Kids Run the Line Too

• Children’s race draws 300 runners; proceeds benefit local nonprofit

By: Greg Bischof - Texarkana Gazette

Special Contributor to the Gazette/ Curt Youngblood • Brant Bender, of Texarkana, Texas, runs in the Kids Run The Line Too Saturday at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital. Children from 5 to 13 ran the final mile of the half-marathon together at the hospital. Participants ran the first 12.1 miles in...

A mild, late winter afternoon breeze, coupled with brilliant setting sunlight provided all the inspiration 300 young runners needed as they joyously scampered for one mile Saturday.

With their energy perking at peak levels, it took the entire group between seven and 20 mi...

Published: 02/17/2013