The Pepsi Kids’ Grand Prix Grand Prix is a race series that consists of seven road race events. Youth who complete five of the seven series events will be considered a “Grand Slammer” and awarded a personalized plaque and series shirt shortly after the last race of the series. The Pepsi Kids’ Grand Prix was created to promote running in the youth of Lincoln and surrounding communities.
All students through sixth grade at the time of the first race in March 2018 are eligible to participate. If you enter any of the seven events you are automatically part of the Pepsi Kids’ Grand Prix. Entry information is available under “Races” on this website.
All of the Lincoln Track Club races listed below are part of the grand prix. You only have to complete five of the seven events to be a “Grand Slammer”. We encourage you to run the shorter distance of each race, but the choice is yours. Note: The shortest distance for each race is listed below, and if you run the longer distances you will have to pay the full adult fee. This differential is intended to cover the higher cost of course support, time tracking and permits for the full distance.
03/24/18 – State Farm Run (1 Mile)
04/07/18 – Tabitha Run (2 Mile)
05/05/18 – Mayor’s Run (1 Mile)
06/02/18 – Havelock Run (1.86 Mile)
07/08/18 – Lincoln Mile (1 Mile)
08/04/18 – GSK Night Run (1 Mile)
10/21/18 – Bryan Health Capital City Classic (1 Mile)
Participants will receive a different prize upon completion of each of the seven Kids’ Grand Prix events. (Please note that the prize for the State Farm race will be handed out at packet pick up.) Anyone that completes five or more races will receive a “Grand Slammer” award (see below).
Each run has a discounted entry fee of $6.00 for the shortest distance race. There are no additional credit card processing charges. When you register you will note your age on the entry form to receive the discount. There is no additional charge to be part of the Pepsi Kids’ Grand Prix.
If you complete five of the seven events, you will receive a Grand Slammer Plaque with your individualized race results indicating that you are a 2018 Grand Slammer.
If one of the seven events is cancelled for some reason, completing four of the six remaining races will qualify for “Grand Slammer” status.
You may contact Jami Lanka, Kids’ Grand Prix Director, by email through our contact form or by phone at (402) 499-6717
