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H-E-B + Marathon Kids

H-E-B Community Investment Program partnering with Marathon Kids to help more rural Texas students discover the joy of movement.

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2026–27

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For more than a decade, the H-E-B Community Investment Program has helped Marathon Kids bring the joy of movement to students across Texas. As the Official Grocer of Marathon Kids, H-E-B is investing in healthier futures by expanding access to our evidence-based youth running program in rural communities and one-store markets.
Together, we’re helping schools inspire more kids to build healthy habits, gain confidence, and celebrate every mile.

Each spring, Marathon Kids and H-E-B come together to celebrate students’ accomplishments at a featured rural Texas school. These H-E-B Marathon Kids Finisher Celebrations recognize the dedication, perseverance, and healthy habits students have built throughout the season.
These events have become unforgettable community celebrations, complete with local H-E-B volunteers, cowbells, pom-poms, music, and everyone’s favorite guest—HE Buddy

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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.

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How We Build Lifelong Habits

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Goal setting & Tracking

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Modeling the Way & Social Support

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Rewarding & Celebrating