More than a thousand kids are expected for Saturday’s third annual TC Kids Marathon Cross Country Event, to be held at Como Park in St. Paul.

The event consists of a mile and half mile run which starts at 9:45AM and a new two mile run at 10:20AM. Both events are open to all children from pre-school through high school and their parents. All participants receive a T-shirt and medal, followed by a picnic lunch.

Online registration is $10 and closes today. Race day registration will begin at 8:15AM at the course and is $15.

Off site parking will be available at Como Park High School (740 West Rose Ave), with shuttle busses running every 15 minutes beginning at 8:30AM.