Kids 12 and under run, walk, or sprint this safe enclosed ¼ mile loop that starts and finishes at Fourth and Main Street in Downtown Royal Oak. Kids participate like all other Oak Apple runners, with a water stop and Oak Apple volunteers lining the course. At the finish line each child receives a "Winner's Bag" of special awards. Age group heats start at short intervals.

Comments from former quarter mile participants… "It was awesome to run in the Oak Apple." Nicholas W., age 8

"I liked crossing the finish line and getting cool stuff." Abigail W., age 6

"I got a shirt like my dad." Tony H., age 4

Quarter Mile Fun Facts: " Age group heats - kids start the ¼ mile with others near their age " Low $10 entry fee during early registration