Dream Big Marathon + Marathon Kids
26 Miles. 26 Books. 26 Acts of Kindness.
2026–27 School Year
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.
Dream Big Marathon Leaderboard
Dream Big Marathon Milestones
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.
How We Build Lifelong Habits
Goal setting & Tracking
Modeling the Way & Social Support
