{"id":36798,"date":"2013-05-02T20:00:25","date_gmt":"2013-05-03T00:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=36798"},"modified":"2020-12-16T18:19:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-16T23:19:41","slug":"2013-family-fun-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2013\/05\/02\/2013-family-fun-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling for trike-riding tots and young sprinters"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:<\/p>\n

Calling for Trike-Riding Tots and Young Sprinters<\/strong>
\nRegister for Family Fun Day Races<\/em><\/p>\n

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(April 19, 2013) – On your mark…get set…GO! It’s time to register for the Parks & Recreation Department’s Trike the Trail and Spring Sprint races at Family Fun Day, taking place Saturday, May 4 at Shoaff Park, Conklin Pavilion.<\/p>\n

Boys and girls ages 3 – 5 are invited to race their tricycles for fun and prizes. The 1\/8 mile race is held on a straight, flat asphalt surface. Those who register by April 26 will receive an official Trike the Trail t-shirt. (Registrations will be accepted on the day of the race, but we cannot guarantee that there will be t-shirts available.) Everyone will receive prizes! Check-in begins at 8 am and the race starts at 9 am. Fee: $10\/$15 day of race. Registration code: 243903-S1.<\/p>\n

Boys and girls ages 6 – 11 may enter the 1.1 mile Spring Sprint foot race, also held on a flat asphalt surface circling the park. Prize certificates will be awarded to the top finishers. Those who register by April 26 will receive an official Spring Sprint t-shirt and bag. (Registrations will be accepted until 9:15 am the day of the race, but t-shirts and bags are not guaranteed at that time.) Check in begins at 8 am and the race starts at 9:30 am. Fee: $10\/$15 day of race. Registration code: 243904-S1.<\/p>\n

To register for either of these races, call 427-6000, or register online at www.fortwayneparks.org.<\/p>\n

Family Fun Day in the Park is Saturday, May 4, 9:30 am – 3 pm. Enjoy outdoor games, hands-on crafts, inflatables, as well as llamas and other animals to pet. Family Fun Day will also include the following activities:<\/p>\n