Mathews Outdoor Club and the Mathews Family YMCA are partnering this year to host the Gwynn’s Island Race and Healthy Kids Day together Saturday, April 29, at the Gwynn’s Island Civic League grounds.
“It’s the same audience,” said Christine Johnson, president of MOC, about both events.
The Gwynn’s Island Race is a four-mile run or a 10-mile bike ride, for a cost of $30 each. Those who would like to experience the best of both worlds can sign up for the run/ride duathlon for $50. A little over one-mile fun run that children can participate in is also available and free of charge.
Though the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day event is not set to start until 10 a.m., there will be child care provided by the organization during the race, which begins at 8 a.m.
Healthy Kids Day, which is a free event, will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is held to promote the health and well-being of children and families, especially through summer.
According to Sam Parks, director of Healthy Kids Day, there will be...