Congrats, Rockers!

by Ellie Cutting

• April 30, 2013

High five and congratulations to all the runners at today’s ING KiDS ROCK Nashville! You rocked that mile and we can’t wait for next year! Check out your race photos here!

Kids Who Rock!

by Ellie Cutting

• March 08, 2013

Imagine Led Zeppelin meets Ozzy Osbourne meets Disney on steroids.  That essentially describes The Robotix – an exciting new band of kid rockers offering undeniable proof that rock ‘n roll is alive and well – that will be performing at ING KiDS ROCK Dallas on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Visit their Facebook Page for more information!

Check out their sound: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96a8Ds_jY7c!

You Rocked the Big Easy!

by Ellie Cutting

• March 05, 2013

Congratulations to the hundreds of future marathoners who ran ING KiDS ROCK New Orleans on Saturday, February 23rd! Accompanied by parents, teachers, and friends, these mini rockers completed the final mile of their marathon training program. See pictures of the event here!

Rockin’ Arizona!

by Ellie Cutting

• February 08, 2013

1,200 kids kicked off the 10th annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon with KiDS ROCK Arizona on January 19th at Tempe Beach Park. Former Olympian Rod Dixon joined parents, teachers, and health advocates to cheer on kids as they completed the last mile of their 8-week marathon training program.

To view photos and learn how you can be a part of KiDS ROCK, click here.

Celebrities Help Kids Rock the Final Mile!

by Ellie Cutting

• February 08, 2013

Photo: Jerod Harris / Getty

Last October, over 1,500 future marathoners participated in ING KiDS ROCK Los Angeles, a one-mile, non-timed and non-competitive fun run to get kids excited about fitness while teaching them the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

These elementary age kids in grades K – 7 were joined by AC Green (Los Angeles Lakers Legend); Ruthie Bolton (WNBA Hall of Famer); Antonia Lofaso (Celebrity Chef and expert Mom); Jim Ryun (Former World Record Holder); Rod Dixon (Olympic Medalist); and Bonnie Bernstein (ING KiDS ROCK Ambassador).

View photos from 2012 ING KiDS ROCK Los Angeles

Want to be a part of ING KiDS ROCK Los Angeles 2013? Click here for more information!

Welcome To ING KiDS ROCK – Fitness Made Fun!

by ING KiDS ROCK

• June 12, 2011

Kids can participate in a marathon- one mile at a time! KiDS ROCK and ING Run For Something Better (IRFSB) have partnered to fight childhood obesity by making fitness opportunities available in schools and empowering kids to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

As participants in the ING KiDS ROCK program, children can become marathon finishers by accumulating 25.2 miles over four, six or eight weeks with guidance from parents or teachers. Kids will celebrate the completion of a marathon by running the final mile at the ING KiDS ROCK. To get you groovin’ – check out the “Official ING Run For Something Better Training Guide for ING KiDS ROCK“ where you will learn to set goals and discover that running is fun! Check out the links below to see if we are coming to a city near you! Hope to see you soon!

Finishing is Winning, Winning is Finishing!

by ING KiDS ROCK

• January 24, 2011

Joining the ING KiDS ROCK team is Rod Dixon’s KiDS MARATHON Foundation(KMF). KMF’s mission is to create a life-long commitment to good health and fitness habits in children at risk of obesity-related health problems. Check out www.kidsmarathon.com for more information.

Take The President’s Challenge!

by ING KiDS ROCK

• January 24, 2011

ING KiDS ROCK is teaming up with The President’s Challenge to reach as many kids as possible across the nation. The President’s Challenge mission is to promote physical activity that is fun and that you can do on your own, with friends, or family members. When you participate in the ING KiDS ROCK 6 or 8 week training program, you can earn awards for staying active – and track progress along with other kids across America.

Check out www.presidentschallenge.org to find out how you can get started!