Boston Public Schools Marathon Kids District Dashboard
Empowering Boston students to dream big, move more, and achieve 26.2 miles, together.
A district-wide wellness initiative powered by Marathon Kids and supported by the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation.
A District-Wide Movement for Student Wellness
Boston Public Schools and Marathon Kids have partnered to launch a district-supported physical activity initiative across K–8 schools. This grant-funded pilot integrates Marathon Kids programming to make movement accessible, trackable, and celebratory for every participating student.
The program is fully funded and free to participating schools.
Boston Public Schools using Marathon Kids Connect
The District Dashboard provides real-time visibility into student participation and progress across participating Boston Public Schools.
Helping Students Complete 26.2 Miles — Over Time
The initiative aligns with the Dream Big Marathon vision — empowering students to complete the equivalent of a marathon (26.2 miles) throughout the school year.
Each mile builds:
- Confidence
- Goal-setting skills
- Healthy habits
- Community pride
Every milestone is celerated.
About Dave McGillivray's Finish Strong Foundation
The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation was established to inspire young people to set meaningful goals, work toward them with determination, and cross their own finish lines — in sport and in life.
Founded by legendary Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray, the Foundation supports programs that promote youth physical activity, character development, and perseverance. At the heart of its mission is the belief that when young people are given structure, encouragement, and opportunity, they can achieve far more than they imagine.
Through strategic partnerships and community-based initiatives, the Finish Strong Foundation helps remove barriers to participation, particularly for students in under-resourced communities. Its support of Marathon Kids in Boston Public Schools advances a shared vision: empowering students to complete 26.2 miles over time while building confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits.
By investing in this pilot initiative, the Finish Strong Foundation is helping create a sustainable, district-wide model that celebrates movement, achievement, and the power of finishing strong.
About Marathon Kids
Marathon Kids is a national nonprofit helping kids build healthy habits and a lifelong love of movement.
Through our no cost physical activity program and technology platform, Marathon Kids empowers schools, educators, coaches, and community organizations to set goals, track physical activity, celebrate progress, and keep kids moving.
Every mile and minute tracked represents more than physical activity, it’s an opportunity for kids to build confidence, develop healthy habits, and experience the power of achieving a goal.
Join our mission to get kids moving
Be a Volunteer
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, and companies looking for ways to engage their employees and give back.
Become a Donor
Marathon Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on donations from people like you to continue providing our program at no cost to schools across the country.
Be a Sponsor
We want to partner with companies to expand Marathon Kids' reach and impact. We're putting kids on a healthy track; together, we can reach millions more.