Victory 5K Kid's Club

Victory 5K Kid’s Club

by Michelle Church

As another beautiful summer begins, parents begin looking for fun summer activities for their children. Want to get them out in the fresh air and sunshine for some fun with physical fitness? The Kid’s Club Practice Run on June 15, 2019 began a series of local events providing faith, fitness and fun. A second practice run will be offered on July 13, 2019. The goal of the practice run and walk is getting children ready for the big Victory 5K event on August 10, 2019 at Rolling Meadows Church of God in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

The Children’s Challenge Mile is held annually alongside the Victory 5K. The run gives ages 12 and under twelve a chance to win a prize. It is broken into two age groups: under six and seven to twelve. About 9 kids run the race each year.

The practice runs are held at Washington Township Park. Families are asked to arrive at Washington Township Park at 9 AM for the day’s events, beginning at 9:30 and lasting until 11 AM. The practice run isn’t timed and is free of charge. In addition to prepping for the race, the practice days include an allergy friendly snack, an activity and a devotional. The June 15th event had 12 participants, with 3 adults and 9 children. The event began with a quick warm-up and light stretching. The participants then completed a mile around the track in Washington Twp. Park. After all participants completed their mile, there was a cool down with more light stretching. Afterwards everyone in attendance enjoyed a snack and devotion, given by Rolling Meadows Church of God.

Greene County Historical Society provided the activity for the June 15th practice run. The museum set up a snack and a kid’s craft with several different types of items used to make cards and decorative items, overseen by Grace Zablonsky, the GCHS intern.

“We’re extremely excited out here at the GCHS to take part in the Victory 5K Kids Club Events,” says Matthew Cumberledge, Executive Director of the GCHS. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to make a positive impact on the community and it’s simply been a wonderful experience working with such a caring and positive organization. Good things are always happening in Greene!”

Raffle tickets will be sold at the practice runs as well as Rain Day and the Victory 5K itself. Raffle tickets are $2 each. A handmade afghan, a baby quilt and a basket filled with baby items will be raffled. Prizes were provided by Waynesburg Senior Center Quilters. All profits will benefit the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Greene County.

On the day of the Victory 5K, non-perishable food items will be collected to benefit the Corner Cupboard Food Bank. The Victory 5K will have activities for both adults and children, music by Robin and Bob, and plenty of food. Rotisserie chicken will be roasted and sold by the VFW Post 4793.

The Victory 5K is held by Rolling Meadows Church of God and Bethlehem Baptist Church of Ruff Creek. They want to inspire faith and fellowship to all, especially those who are burdened by unexpectedly hard times. The Victory 5K event emphasizes the power of fellowship and charity, and the fun of fitness.