The 2018 edition of the Kiddy Mile race was held on Saturday at the El Wak Sports Stadium in Accra with about 1500 children from over 40 schools assembling to compete in track races, obstacle course, and other fun activities.

Kids between the ages of 3-15 years were involved in series of fun activities focused on the creating awareness of staying healthy.

Mrs. Catherine Morton, the Race Director expressed delight with the enthusiasm of the kids who participated in this year’s event as it demonstrated how passionate they were about staying fit and living a healthy life.

She said “It was a great turnout and were impressed with the performance of the kids and their enthusiasm to come and participate in this race.

“If you want to inculcate a healthy habit and if you want people to be passionate about what they do you must start when they are young”, she added.

She further encouraged more children to participate in next year’s race.

This year’s Kiddy Mile Race was sponsored by Unilever’s Omo, BIC, Snappy, Indomie, Tasty Bites, GFTS, and Kaesar.

The Columbian Ambassador to Ghana H.E. Mrs. Claudia Turbay Quintero, who distributed prizes to winning kids said the event was very good and hoped to come back next year.

Madam Jayne Howell from the American Embassy said the event was great and she commended all parents who brought their kids to the programme.

Ambassador Ashim Morton hinted that next year would be better and bigger. He hoped that more companies would join in supporting the Kiddy Mile Race.

Many parents who spoke to Yours Truly were happy for the opportunity given to their kids to socialize, make new friends and also compete in a healthy atmosphere.

A special 100m dash for parents climaxed the Kiddy Mile Race 2018