Principal's 1K Challenge

👟 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 20th
• Time: 9am - 11am
• Location: Hutchinson Park, Uniontown, PA
• Race URL: Principal's 1K Challenge

🎉 About the Race

We’re excited to bring back a favorite community event—the 1K Principal’s Challenge—a fun, non-competitive run dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles among Fayette County’s elementary school students. This unique event partners with Fayette County elementary school principals, who challenge their students to get active, move together, and celebrate health and school spirit.

🏃‍♀️ Kids Run the Nation Program

• Partnership: We’re introducing the nationally recognized “Kids Run the Nation” program through our partnership with the Road Runners Club of America.
• Local Support: We’re teaming up with our region’s top wellness leaders and the YMCA to further support youth fitness in our community.
• Celebration: This is more than a run—it’s a celebration of health, school spirit, and community generosity.
• Participation: Come cheer, run, walk, and be part of something inspiring.

🏅 Participant Perks

Every child who participates will receive:

• A bib number: Each runner will be assigned a unique bib.
• A FREE event t-shirt: Stylish and comfortable shirts for all kids.
• A finisher medal: All at no cost to families.

🤗 Family and Fun Activities

The run is all about fun, fitness, and togetherness. It’s a chance for kids to run alongside classmates and principals in a joyful, pressure-free environment that builds confidence and community.

• Activities: At the finish area, there will be a variety of health-related and fun activities for students and families to enjoy.
• Awareness: It’s all part of a larger celebration of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
• Wellness: Helping families embrace wellness and healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
• Special Guest: We also anticipate a visit from the Pirate Parrot!

👪 Parental Involvement

Parents are welcome to run alongside their child if their little one is feeling shy or unsure. No registration is needed for parents.

💖 Donations

Donations are welcome to offset the cost of the event. Please hit the donate button, any amount will help.