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Marathon Kids Run the Navy Mile
Heat # Start Time Category 1 8:00 AM Fun run/walk 2 8:30 AM Males and Females 13 to 19 3 8:45 AM Males and Females 20-29 4 9:00 AM Males and Females 30-34 5 9:15 AM Males and Females 35-39 6 9:30 AM Males and Females 40-49 7 9:45 AM Males and Females 50-59 8 10:00 AM Males and Females 60+ 9 10:15 AM Males and Females 70+ 10 10:30 AM Paralympic unassisted (no wheelchair) 11 10:45 AM Wheelchair 12…
Find out more »Greater Washington, D.C. Area Leadership Academy
Join us for a live training! Marathon Kids serves children in the Greater Washington area by first serving adults. We know that even the most passionate individual cannot advocate effectively without knowledge, training, and support. The Greater Washington, D.C. Area Leadership Academy is a live training focused around three core topics: leadership development; communication and advocacy; and translating our evidence-based strategies into practical application and action. By training and empowering Coaches, Marathon Kids is building local cultures of health throughout…
Find out more »How To Start Your Marathon Kids Running Club
Planning the details of a Marathon Kids running club beforehand can help ensure success. At the "How to Start Your Marathon Kids Running Club" Webinar series, participants will learn the importance of planning and how to utilize the tools and resources Marathon Kids provides. Participants will also learn how different resources can be used to recruit new runners! Join Marathon Kids at the "How to Start Your Marathon Kids Running Club" Webinar series. Link to register is listed below.
Find out more »Show Me the Money
Learn about different ways to secure the needed funds to start, and manage, your running club. Topics include understanding the basics of grassroot fundraising and community engagement. Join Marathon Kids at the "Show Me the Money" Webinar series. Link to register is listed below.
Find out more »Behavior Adoption Strategies
Marathon Kids is evidence-based and research-driven. Utilizing the Social Cognitive Theory and basic behavior change strategies can make a running club more successful in its endeavors. Join Marathon Kids at the "Behavior Adoption Strategies" Webinar series. Link to register is listed below.
Find out more »2016 MARYLAND AHPERD
Join Marathon Kids at the Maryland AHPERD in College Park, Maryland! Make sure to stop by the Marathon Kids booth and talk running clubs with Chad Mann, Manager of Running Clubs and Partnerships!
Find out more »Youth Running Form and Safety
Exercise, Weather, and Location Safety can pose as an obstacle to runners. Learn how to be prepared for running in any type of conditions and to prevent injuries from occurring. Join Marathon Kids for our webinar series on “Youth Running Form and Safety.”
Find out more »Planning Your Running Club Season and Sessions
Coaches who plan their season will have a better chance of reaching their 104.8 mile goal. Participants will learn what they need to do every time a running club meets in order to be successful. Join Marathon Kids in the “Planning Your Running Club Season and Sessions” webinar to pick up some useful tips and learn where to find the best resources.
Find out more »Finding and Empowering Your Running Club Volunteers and Parents
Marathon Kids know that kids look to adults as role models of active, healthy lifestyles. Join Marathon Kids in “Finding and Empowering Your Running Club Volunteers and Parents” in this webinar series. Participants will learn how the different roles of volunteers and parent support can directly impact your running club.
Find out more »2016 GEORGIA AHPERD
Join Marathon Kids at the Georgia AHPERD in Savannah, Georgia on November 6th-8th, 2016! Make sure to stop by the Marathon Kids booth and talk running clubs with Nurrie Wilson and Laura Clarke, Managers of Running Clubs and Partnerships! More details to come regarding the Marathon Kids presentation!
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