300 Detroit Public School students received new shoes for the upcoming Kids Marathon event.

Students will run 1 mile on Saturday, Oct. 18, after completing 25.2 miles prior to race day.

Kimberly Johnson took all necessary precautions to make sure her new running shoes fit correctly before she participates in her first Kids Marathon event on Saturday, Oct. 18.

After lacing up her shoes, she tapped her heels on the floor and took a few small steps before completing her test with a small jog in place.

"They fit nice, they feel nice, I can wiggle my feet. There's enough space," the fifth grade student at John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy said .

Johnson is one of 300 Detroit Public School Community District students who received free shoes on Wednesday, Oct. 8, along wit

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