Kicks4Kids 5K
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Kicks4Kids 5K Run/Walk : Parkersburg, WV
The Kicks4Kids 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at Point Park in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The event includes an RRCA state championship run and a 5K walk and is presented as an evening or night race.
The event supports a community program that provides free athletic shoes to local students in need. The shoe program began in 2011 and is coordinated by the River City Runners and Walkers Club together with local school nurses. The program is offered at no cost to recipient families and has distributed hundreds of athletic shoes since it began.
Organizers describe the program mission as motivating children to be active, whether by joining school sports or by running and playing, and as part of a broader effort to promote a healthier community culture in West Virginia and nearby areas. Sponsors named for the event include WV Central Credit Union, Premier Dental, McDonough Foundation, and Harry Deitzler.
The page lists two event options on the race day, both tied to the shoe program and community outreach work in Parkersburg. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
