CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEATH IS A KID-POWERED INITIATIVE OF
CYCLEHEALTH IS
KID-POWERED WELLNESS
CycleHealth offers seasonal fitness challenges, motivational programs, and adventure races that keep kids active year-round. Our innovative Sweat Rx gives pediatricians a concrete tool to inspire kids to get active. Kids across Minnesota are getting engaged and ready to lead us to a new cycle of health.
KIDS GET SWEATY
WITH SWEAT Rx
WHAT DOES SWEAT Rx OFFER?
FITNESS CHALLENGES
Independent endeavors that kids self-start and track their progress to persevere and reach the goal. World-class motivational programs, training videos, and online support give kids the tools they need.
ADVENTURE RACES
The winter Kidarod, spring ForEverest, summer BreakAway Kids Tri, and fall Resilinator all give all kids a chance for a victory in sport. Kids become more resilient as they overcome obstacles, fatigue and self-doubt to cross the finish line.
KIDS SERVING KIDS
With our charitable giving programs, we inspire kids to “play it forward” by educating them that it’s not enough to have a victory for yourself without serving others at the same time.
SAVE THE CAMP
When our KAP team learned that Minnesota’s beloved camp for children with cancer had suddenly lost its funding and was being canceled, they voted unanimously to save it. The camp serves more than 100 kids with cancer and their siblings, and is a collaborative effort of Children’s Hospitals of MN, True Friends, and the Randy Shaver Cancer Research & Community Fund. Hundreds of kids joined the Save the Camp effort in 2015, and raised a record $65,484 to cover the cost of the camp and give another donation to the pain clinic at Children’s Hospital.
FINISH THE CLINIC
In 2014, CycleHealth Kids raised $62,800 for the first-of-its-kind Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrative Medicine Clinic at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. The funds raised were used to pay for extraordinary items inside the clinic.
FEED HUNGRY KIDS
Second Harvest Heartland was the charity partner beneficiary of the Kidarod. After learning that 1 in 6 Minnesota kids don’t have enough food to eat, the KAP team was inspired to be part of the solution. Kids who participate in theKidarodwere encouraged to participate in our food drive, with all food raised going to Second Harvest. Kids earned cool prizes by collecting food, including a custom Wheaties box courtesy of General Mills. In all, kids raised 2,648 pounds of food during the Kidarod campaign. Congratulations kids!
TOTAL IMPACT BY KIDS SINCE 2014:
126000
Dollars raised
3000
pounds of food delivered
SEE OUR IMPACT
EMPOWERING YEAR-ROUND WELLNESS
We offer a wellness challenge for each season, plus, three world class adventure races, hosted by our site partner, THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT.
winter: 2018 info coming soon!
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
SWEAT CONTEST
Nighttime Glow Racing Option
Custom Beanies
Huskie Dogsled Rides
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK
Custom Beanies
Huskie Dogsled Rides
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK
spring: SUN. MAY 21
TRAINING CHALLENGE:
MONTH OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS
Adventure Buddy Race on Minnesota’s Finest Disc Golf Course
Conquer Mental/Physical Obstacles
BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK
Conquer Mental/Physical Obstacles
BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK
summer: SAT. AUG. 19
140.6 TRAINING CHALLENGE:
+ KIDS SERVING KIDS
Minnesota’s Biggest Kids’ Tri
Swim+Bike+Run+Obstacles
New Site with Manmade Swim Pond
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE
Swim+Bike+Run+Obstacles
New Site with Manmade Swim Pond
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE
COMING SOON: TEAM CYCLEHEALTH!
Team CycleHealth is a new way for kids to be engaged year-round in creating a new cycle of health. Stay tuned!
NEW fall event to come!
We’re also working on an Adventure day in FALL to celebrate those kids who complete all three challenges and races.
WINTER: Check back here soon for information on our 2018 KIDAROD!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Enter by Dec. 15 to receive a personalized gift pack by mail!
Enter by Dec. 15 to receive
a personalized gift pack by mail!
FISH LAKE REGIONAL PARK, Maple Grove
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
A WINTER ADVENTURE RACE FOR ALL KIDS AGES 7-17
The Kidarod combines running, snowshoeing, mushing, sledding, climbing, and obstacles into an unforgettable race just for kids. No special equipment needed. Three Rivers Park District supplies the snowshoes and facilities. Kids supply the horsepower… no matter what winter dishes out.
Sat. Feb. 25, 2017
Fish Lake Regional Park, Maple Grove
Course Options:
Kidarod Classic - Perfect for first-time racers with obstacles on a 1-mile course with that focuses on fun and finishing.
Kidarod X - Designed for kids who want more. Our 2-mile course is designed to add tundra and expedition for an X-Sized challenge.
Afternoon Racing - Starts at 2 PM
Nighttime Glow Racing - Starts at 6 PM
Kidarod Race Report 2017
SEE THE 2016 KIDAROD
Twin Cities Pediatricians Agree:
The Sweat 2,017 Contest is Good Medicine
In addition to prescribing our event, pediatricians love when kids complete our sweat contest. Besides getting stronger, it helps make winter fly by and is the perfect way to get ready for the Kidarod. Click link to get the Sweat 2,017 form and start charting your progress, then turn your form in at the Kidarod for a chance to win great prizes in our contest.
SPRING: SUN. MAY. 21
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
BRYANT LAKE REGIONAL PARK, Eden Prairie
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
What is a Resilinator?
It’s a kid who knows how to roll with the punches in life. A kid who keeps functioning when adversity strikes. A kid who faces setbacks and refuses to quit.
What’s the Resilinator?
Set on Minnesota's finest disc golf course, the Resilinator is a buddy race designed to test your physical strength, mental toughness, and teamwork. Three Rivers Park District is again our host partner for this first-of-its-kind adventure race with obstacles and challenges you'll conquer buddy pairs racing together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
Each pair must include at least one kid between the age of 7 and 17, plus a kid or adult buddy between the age 7 to 107. Adult buddies must have a moderate fitness level, as this race is designed to be challenging.
Buddy Combination Ideas:
– Two Friends
– Two Siblings
– Kid/Parent
– Kid/Mentor
– Kid/Grandparent
– Kid/Coach
Once you've chosen your racing buddy, make sure he or she registers for the event and chooses the same time slot you selected so you can start together.
WATCH EVENT PREVIEW
BOB POWERS ON RESILIENCE
Resilinator challenge
Our Resilinator challenge is broken into 18 parts that build on one another. Do at least one a day, and take as much time as you need to complete the challenge thoughtfully.
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
Use your Resilinator scorecard to record your answers (included on last page). Make it your goal to complete all 18 challenges and turn in your scorecard at the Resilinator for prizes.
Click below to download the Resilinator Challenge!
RESILINATOR CHALLENGE FORM
SUMMER: SAT. AUG. 19
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
ELM CREEK PARK RESERVE, Maple Grove
In Partnership with Three Rivers Park District
THIS IS NO ORDINARY RACE
LED BY THE KID TRIATHLON EXPERTS
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
• Safest course
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
COURSE DISTANCES
SUPER
SPRINT
(perfect for first-timers)
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
MEGA
CHALLENGE
(for kids ready for more)
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
THIS IS NO ORDINARY RACE
LED BY THE KID TRIATHLON EXPERTS
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
Our race is led by 7-time world champion triathlete, Tony Schiller, who is directing his 21st kids’ triathlon since 2004. With 14,000 kid racers to date, Tony and his team have brought more kids into triathlon than any other race organizers in America.
• Safest course
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
• Shallow swim
• Best Vollunteers
• Great medals and race shirts
• Swim in man made lake with no fish, no weeds
• Obstacles along the course add excitement/fun
• Entire bike course on closed trails within the park
• 6 DiamondBack bikes to be won by our kid racers
• Training challenge included
COURSE DISTANCES
SUPER
SPRINT
(perfect for first timers)
100 yard swim
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
3 mile bike on paved path
Half mile run
Obstacles
MEGA
CHALLENGE
(for kids ready for more)
200 yard swim
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
6 mile bike on paved and grass trails
1 mile run
Obstacles
HOW TO GET RACE-READY
There’s still time to start our summer training challenge! See how much you can complete before the race to be in our contest for prizes!
TRY THE TRI!
MAKE YOUR RACE COUNT FOR KIDS IN NEED
The BreakAway Kids Tri is the one time each year we ask kids to play it forward by fundraising to help with two needs:
Fund a week-long adventure camp for kids with cancer or blood disorders and their siblings
Fund our scholarship & support program so we never have to say no to kids who want to participate in our programs & events.
All kids/siblings who raise $300 will be recognized at the race on our stage, receive a custom award, and be eligible for prize drawings.
Fund a week-long adventure camp for kids with cancer or blood disorders and their siblings
Fund our scholarship & support program so we never have to say no to kids who want to participate in our programs & events.
All kids/siblings who raise $300 will be recognized at the race on our stage, receive a custom award, and be eligible for prize drawings.
