We make fitness fun, simple, and 100% free.
Through running, we show kids they can achieve more than they ever thought possible. Join us.
We make fitness fun, simple, and 100% free.
Through running, we show kids they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
our program
Marathon Kids is for all kids, at any fitness level.
Our programming is a volunteer-led coaching model that combines award-winning technology and evidence-based practices to build a structured physical education program. Kids set goals in their Marathon Kids program and our coaches track their progress to run, jog, walk or move the equivalent of four (or more!) marathons over the course of a season.
Our methods have been tested and verified. Research shows the Marathon Kids running program effectively jump-starts healthy, long-lasting change. And it's free!
Marathon Kids Connect
A free cloud-based platform to help coaches and kids measure and celebrate their progress every step of the way. Marathon Kids Connect includes a scanning app for distance tracking, plus a web dashboard where coaches can easily run reports, manage rosters, engage with parents, and celebrate achievements. Runners and parents have their own personal dashboards too!
Marathon Kids Connect
A free cloud-based platform to help coaches and kids measure and celebrate their progress every step of the way. Marathon Kids Connect includes a scanning app for distance tracking, plus a web dashboard where coaches can easily run reports, manage rosters, engage with parents, and celebrate achievements. Runners and parents have their own personal dashboards too!
Champion for Health
Any adult who wants to be a champion for health in their community can be a Marathon Kids coach. We provide virtual training, free resources, lessons and tips to help you succeed.
Whether you're a classroom teacher, PE teacher, parent, or community leader, we can help you inspire the next generation to live active and healthy lives.
Community Impact
Every supporter helps us further our impact and keep core operations running. All contributions deliver Marathon Kids’ evidence-based program and award-winning technology for FREE to schools and communities that need us most.
"Marathon Kids Connect is a wonderful and positive teaching tool for us to implement on our campus."
Samantha Isaac, Physical Education Teacher
Mesita Elementary School | El Paso, Texas
Ready to get started?
Join Marathon Kids today
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Join Marathon Kids today
Help us keep Marathon Kids free for schools and clubs everywhere
Thank you to our Partners and Sponsors
Marathon Kids is proud to partner with Nike to get kids
moving-unlocking their potential one lap at a time, one day at
a time. When kids move their bodies and play, they do better in
every way.
Find out more at nike.com/madetoplay.