Local youth can vie for ‘Fastest Kid in Town’

Who will win the crown as the Fastest Kid in Town? All are welcome to the 5th Annual Fastest Kid in Town race to find out. The kids-only, 100- and 200-yard races will take place at noon during the 35th Annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Fair.

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2017-09-27 / Springfield Local youth can vie for ‘Fastest Kid in Town’ Leilani M. and Elijah C. race in the age 11/12 division at last year’s Fastest Kid in Town event, which will take place during this year’s Vermont Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Springfield. - COURTESY PHOTO Leilani M. and Elijah C. race in the age 11/12 division at last year’s Fastest Kid in Town event, which will take place during this year’s Vermont Apple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Springfield. - COURTESY PHOTO SPRINGFIELD — Who will win the crown as the Fastest Kid in Town? All are welcome to the 5th Annual Fastest Kid in Town race to find out. The kids-only, 100- and 200-yard races will take place at noon during the 35th Annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Fair. The races will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Riverside Park. The Fastest Kid in Town Race began five years ago as a joint effort between Springfield Medical Care Systems and the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center to raise awareness on the importance of fitness and activity for young children. The race has become a popular annual event that is free and open to children ages 5-12. The goal for this year is to see 100 children competing for the title of Fastest Kid in Town. Participants will compete in four age categories (ages 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, and 11/12). Medals for the male and female winners of each category will be awarded. All pre-registered participants will receive a race logo T-shirt for their efforts. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required, by contacting the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center. For more information about the Fastest Kid in Town Race and other youth and family events, contact Sarah Tilden Gramling, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator, at stilden@myreccenter.org or (802) 885-2568. Information is also available at https://www.facebook.com/events/366308207116960/ 2017-09-16 / Sports Who will win the crown as the Fastest Kid in Town? SPRINGFIELD, Vt. — Who will win the crown as the Fastest Kid in Town? Join the 5th Annual Fastest Kid in Town race held Saturday, Oct. 7, to find out. The kids-only 100 and 200-yard races will take place at 12 p.m. during the 35th Annual Vermont Apple Festival and Craft Fair at Riverside Park in Springfield. The Fastest Kid in Town Race began five years ago as a joint effort between Springfield Medical Care Systems and the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center to raise awareness on the importance of fitness and activity for young children. The race has become a popular annual event that is free and open to children ages 5 to 12. The goal for this year is to see 100 children competing for the title of Fastest Kid in Town. Participants will compete in four age categories (five- and six-year-olds, seven- and eight-year-olds, nine- and ten-year-olds, and eleven- and twelve-year-olds). Medals for the male and female winners of each category will be awarded. All participants will receive a race logo T-shirt for their efforts. Pre-registration is recommended, but not required, by contacting the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt in their specified size. For more information about the Fastest Kid in Town Race, please contact Sarah Tilden Gramling, Youth and Family Programs Coordinator stilden@myreccenter.org or (802) 885-2568