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KIDS ADVENTURE GAMES RETURNS AUG. 10-14
Races, Clinics and Family Mud Run
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(Vail, Colo.) - The Kids Adventure Games (Kids A.G.) will return to Vail for its seventh summer, Aug. 10-14, offering over 700 kids ages six to 14 a race of a lifetime featuring river tubing, zip lines, cargo nets, a giant slope-n-slide, obstacles, repelling, mud pits, hiking, biking and more on Vail Mountain and in Vail Village.
Registration is underway and early registration is encouraged following last year's race sellout. Racers will also have an opportunity to participate in skills clinics prior to the races to practice and perfect skills including teamwork, biking, climbing and more. Cost is $160 for a team of two through May 15 and then $180 until the race fills. Skills clinics are optional and cost $55 per participant. Registration for the Vail race and clinics is available here.
Whereas most races allow parents to help and coach their kids, Kids A.G. mandates the course as a parent-free zone, keeping them on the sidelines as cheerleaders. According to Kids A.G. Co-Founder, international adventure racer and Race Director Billy Mattison, parents remain astounded at what their kids can accomplish. "Adventure racing is a thrilling sport," said Mattison. "It combines physical and mental challenges, teamwork and good-natured competition - and just as importantly, it's a lot of fun. We're excited to return to Vail and watch the kids grow by challenging themselves throughout the weekend."
In addition to three-days of action-packed racing, the event will feature a free Family Adventure Expo. The Family Adventure Expo kicks off the event featuring free fun activities including a climbing wall, Cave of Confusion, meet and greet with Vail's Ski Patrol rescue dogs, photo booth, fly fishing demos, helmet safety checks with Vail Valley Medical Center, a spirit station full of crafting supplies to create cheer cards, product sampling from Horizon Organic, Clif Kid and more.
For those who are missing out on the adventure race or are just ready to get down and dirty, the KEEN Family Mud Run returns at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Mountain Plaza in Vail Village. The Mud Run will feature a one-plus mile course with mud pits and is open to all ages. Costumes are encouraged. Costs to preregister are $10 for kids, $20 for adults or $50 for a family of four (two kids, two adults). Registration for the KEEN Family Mud Run is available here.
Additionally, those who don't want to be left out of the action are being sought to join in as volunteers and help with the various obstacles, course marshaling, transition areas and the start and finish area during the event. To volunteer, contact Lisa Reeder at Lisa@kidsadventuregames.com.
The only adventure race of its kind in the nation, Vail's race has seen over 3,000 participants learn self-reliance, grit and resiliency over the past six years and the 2016 Kids A.G. won't disappoint. Vail is the marquee event in the eight-race nationwide series, which is sponsored by Horizon Organic, Clif Kid, GoPro, Town of Vail, Vail Recreation District, KidSPORT, Steadman Philippon Research Institute and the Vail Valley Medical Center.
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About Kids Adventure Games (Kids A.G.):
The Kids Adventure Games™ was co-founded in 2009 by Hélène and Billy Mattison in Vail, Colorado. In 2013, after four successful summer events, Kids A.G. expanded the concept to a national platform with eight events taking place throughout the country. It is the only race of its kind in the nation. The goal is to create a fun and confidence building outdoor experience for kids to gain problem-solving skills while navigating a mountain obstacle course. Participants learn self-reliance, grit and resiliency through the thrill of adventure racing, while enhancing teamwork skills, sportsmanship and a healthy, active lifestyle.
About the Vail Recreation District
The Vail Recreation District's mission is to offer diverse and exceptional recreation opportunities that enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all its residents and guests. The VRD aims to help Vail Valley residents and visitors pursue their recreational passions by providing the following outlets for competition in summer and winter via a running and a mountain bike race series, numerous tournaments and/or leagues for hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, flag football, broomball, figure skating and rugby; venues like Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Golf Club, Vail Nordic Center, Vail Gymnastics Center, Vail Nature Center, Vail Skatepark, Vail Tennis Center, Community Programming, Vail's Imagination Station and use of additional gyms, playing fields and the surrounding White River National Forest via collaboration with local entities; sports classes and camps for youth, adults and families; and opportunities to learn about and appreciate our Rocky Mountain environment through guided activities, classes and camps. |
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