{"id":182854,"date":"2026-03-20T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=182854"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:35:18","slug":"surf-coast-trek-announces-2km-kids-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/surf-coast-trek-announces-2km-kids-walk\/","title":{"rendered":"Surf Coast Trek announces 2km Kids Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ADVERTORIAL<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for an exciting day of energy, smiles and achievement as the Surf Coast Trek launches the 2km Kids Walk.<\/p>\n<p>Presented by Jenny&#8217;s Early Learning Centre, the 2km walk is designed to inspire young walkers to get active, build confidence and have fun, all while giving back to the local community.<\/p>\n<p>The walk is open to children aged 12 years and under.<\/p>\n<p>To be held on Saturday 9 May, the 2km walk is part of the 2026 Surf Coast Trek, with funds raised helping create a stronger, fairer and more inclusive community through the Give Where You Live Foundation and Kids+.<\/p>\n<p>Jenny&#8217;s Early Learning Centre community engagement manager, Jess Hourigan, said children thrive when they feel part of\u00a0their community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The 2km Kids Walk gives them the chance to be active, feel proud of what they achieve and learn that even at a young age they can make a positive difference,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/PFL_9034_92457.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The event will feature a safe and well-marked route beginning at the Torquay Surf Lifesaving Club, fun activities at the finish line and a positive and supportive atmosphere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Give Where You Live Foundation chief executive Zac Lewis said the Kids Walk is about more than just having fun.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Surf Coast Trek 2km Kids Walk encourages children to have fun while learning the importance of giving back and supporting one another,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have had an incredible response from adults for the Surf Coast Trek and we are excited to see children have the same\u00a0opportunity. 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