Twenty Fifth Children and Teen Marathon Events Announced

Twenty Fifth Children and Teen Marathon Events Announced
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 10/31/2012

The children and teen marathon is scheduled to take place on November 10th with the participation of 25 schools and 700 athletes.

There will be 3 winners in each of the four categories, for individuals as well as groups who accumulate the most points.

The Dominico-Americano Children and Teen Marathon will be held on Saturday November 10 in Mirador Sur Park, beginning at 8:00 am. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Marathon with athletes from different participatingschoolsin the National District, Santo Domingo East and Santo Domingo West.

The 700 athletes from 25 different schools will compete in the following four categories: 1 km race for 8 & 9 age group; 2 km race for 10 & 11 age group; 3 km for 12 & 13 year group and 4 km for teens between 14 and 16 years.

Each year, this event seeks to unite and forge friendshipsamong the children in the capital city through a healthy sport, which also promotes socialization, integration and sportsmanship in each one of the participants.

There will be 3 winners in each of the four categories, for individuals as well as groups who accumulate the most points.

Schools interested in participating, call; 809 535-0665 extensions 3307 &3330 or send an email to: actividadescda@icda.edu.do.

The 25th annual Children and Teen Marathon has support from the safety team of the Dominico-AmericanoCultural Institute (ICDA in Spanish), Universal Insurance, AFT Siembra and the National District Association of Athleticism.

This event is being held as part of the 65th Anniversary of the Dominico-Americano Cultural Institute.