12th Annual RGI River Run, benefiting Kicks For Kids

12th Annual RGI River Run, benefiting Kicks For Kids, to “Kick-off” area’s summer running season: Sat., May 24!

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Kicks For Kids (KFK) announces that the 12th Annual RGI River Run, presented by Duke Energy, will once again launch the Tri-state’s summer running season!  Taking place at 9:15 AM on the Saturday (5/24/08) of Memorial Day weekend, the proceeds of the RGI River Run will support KFK’s efforts to “level the playing field” for local children who are challenged physically, mentally or by the environment in which they live.  A portion of the funds raised will also assist two of KFK’s long-standing partners: UCP’s Aaron W. Perlman Center and Covington Partners in Prevention. 

Registration and all of the post-race events will occur at the Purple People Bridge (next to Newport On The Levee).  The RumRunners will perform live, Panera Bread will serve bagels, and drinks will be provided by Pepsi and Elations.  In addition to some very nice performance prizes for the top adult and youth runners, participants will have the chance to win one of more than 50 quality door prizes -- that appeal to adults and kids.  Each entrant will also receive a “goodie bag”, which will include product samples, free food certificates and a ticket good for free food and drink at the post-event party at Arnie’s on the Levee!

The races will start as follows: Special K - 9:15 AM; 5K - 9:30 AM; Children’s Fun Run - 10:30 AM.  Thanks to Griffin Industries, all Special K athletes receive a medal, and each child who participates in the Children’s Fun Run and/or the 5K will receive a commemorative medal!

Participation in the RGI River Run can occur through either raising money via the Pledge Program or by paying an entry fee.  Prizes associated with the Pledge Program include performance t-shirts, embroidered luxury beach towels, gift certificates to Meijer, Bengals tickets for the 2008 regular season and Comair/Delta airline tickets!

Pre-registration must be postmarked by Monday, May 19, 2008.  Entry fees are as follows: $13 for adults; $10 for children 12-17; $8 for children 6-11; Free for children under 6.  T-shirts (performance for adults, cotton for children) are an additional $10.  Special K participants are no charge and receive a free cotton t-shirt.  Race day registration begins at 8:00 AM at the Purple People Bridge in Newport -- prices are slightly higher.  For entry forms go to any local Bank of Kentucky, Bob Roncker’s Running Spot or Panera Bread location. 

For information, please call Ted or Britt (859-331-8484).  On-line registration is available through

12:00 AM May 22 at www.kicksforkids.org.