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Kids tied up their running shoes (with the help from a few parents) to race in the ABC Kids Run Saturday which had children dashing around City Park.

More than 300 kids who participated in the run earned medals and shirts, with Number 1 tied to their chests.

香蕉视频直播淭he kids now all wear #1,香蕉视频直播� said John Stanton, the race announcer and founder of Running Room. 香蕉视频直播淏ut more importantly, when they cross the finish line they get the same medal that the marathoners and the half marathoners are getting, so it香蕉视频直播檚 an introduction for children about the importance of physical activity.香蕉视频直播�

Fun outdoor activities were also available, including: jumping jacks, a bouncey castle, face and pumpkin painting and other fitness-focused events.

Adalyn Mackenzie, five and her brother Sully Mackenzie, three, ran in the event.

Adalyn said she was going to try and come in first, and ran among her friends.

The marathon is part of Family Festival Weekend, with proceeds from the events going to The Sunshine Foundation of Canada.

The sports expo takes place today in City Park until 6 p.m. with the next marathon scheduled for Sunday at 7:40 a.m.

For more information visit the Okanagan Marathon .

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