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Inspiring Active Kids and Schools Across Los Angeles

Marathon Kids is proud to support schools, educators, and families across Los Angeles in helping kids move more, build confidence, and develop lifelong healthy habits through running and walking.

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A Youth Running Program Built for Los Angeles Schools and Communities

Los Angeles is home to diverse neighborhoods, vibrant school communities, and countless young people with unlimited potential. Marathon Kids helps LA area schools and organizations bring structured, goal driven physical activity into everyday routines.

Our free digital platform allows coaches and educators to:

  • Track laps, miles, and active minutes
  • Set individual and group goals
  • Celebrate progress and milestones
  • Encourage consistency and confidence through movement

Whether you are running laps on a school track, walking a playground loop, or hosting a community run club, Marathon Kids helps make movement simple and rewarding.

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Free Tools for Los Angeles Educators and Community Leaders

Marathon Kids provides a free running program curriculum, lesson plans, and technology for schools and youth programs.

 

Included resources:

Easy to use digital tracking platform

Marathon Kids Connect makes it simple for Los Angeles schools to track laps and active minutes in real time using a mobile app and web dashboard. The platform keeps students motivated while reducing administrative work for educators.

Printable materials and activity ideas

Schools receive ready to use printable resources and activity ideas that make it easy to build excitement around movement. From milestone trackers to running games, materials are designed to keep students engaged all season long.

At home activity options 

Marathon Kids offers simple at home activities that extend movement beyond the school day and encourage family involvement. These resources help students build healthy habits while strengthening school to home connections.

  • "Since launching our run club in East Los Angeles, I’ve watched students who once doubted themselves complete races and set goals they never thought possible. Marathon Kids has helped our students build confidence, perseverance, and a real sense of belonging."

    — Ivan Lopez, KIPP Academy of Innovation, Los Angeles

  • "Our students in Los Angeles love encouraging each other to run one more lap. Marathon Kids has helped even our youngest runners build confidence, perseverance, and a positive classroom community."

    — Yae Lin Choi, Ambassador School of Global Education, Los Angeles

  • "Our students encourage each other to keep going, even volunteering to run extra laps so no one finishes alone. Marathon Kids has created a powerful culture of support and inclusion."


    — Wendy Mencos, Portola Middle School, Los Angeles

  • "Running has become a big part of our school community in Los Angeles. Students talk about healthy choices, support each other during races, and genuinely love being active."


    — Walasse Der, Esperanza Elementary School, Los Angeles

Supporting Physical Activity and Wellness for LA Youth

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Regular movement supports more than physical health. Marathon Kids is designed to help Los Angeles students improve focus, build resilience, and strengthen social connections.

Schools and programs across LA use Marathon Kids to:

  • Increase daily physical activity
  • Support mental wellness and stress relief
  • Encourage teamwork and positive peer support
  • Create inclusive spaces where every child can succeed

The program works alongside PE classes, recess, after school programs, and community initiatives, making it easy to integrate into existing schedules.

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Ways to implement Marathon Kids

You can implement Marathon Kids in more ways than one to manage multiple programs simultaneously.

As a Run Club

Get kids moving before or after school

During PE Class

Integrates with Physical Education curriculum

Move-a-thon

Easily record laps for your next school event

As a Brain Booster

Active time in the classroom

Recess

Opportunity to capture extra laps

All Girls Run Club

Empower girls through running

Get Started with Marathon Kids in Los Angeles

If you are looking for a youth running program in Los Angeles that supports physical activity, confidence, and community connection, Marathon Kids is here to help.

Join thousands of schools nationwide using Marathon Kids to create positive movement experiences for kids.

Create your free account today and bring Marathon Kids to your Los Angeles school or community.

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