welcome parents
Learn how to get your child moving with Marathon Kids below.
We recommend reaching out to your child's PE teacher, classroom teacher, PTA/PTO president, or principal. Tell them about Marathon Kids Connect and encourage them to create a free account as a coach and register your child’s class, grade, or even the entire student body!
Click here for an e-mail template you can use to encourage your child’s school to start their free Marathon Kids program.
We believe connecting with our kids is a critical part of parenting. It can be easier for kids to open up to their parents when they’re engaged in an activity together. We invite you to join our popular family program, Walk and Talk, or check out our list of free resources for a range of games and activities.
Walk a mile with your child and talk about a new topic each day. We provide a special log to track your mileage, along with 26 conversation starter cards—one for each mile.
For more fun ways to inspire physical activity at home, check out our library of free resources for families.
Is your child already participating in a Marathon Kids program at their school? Watch the 'How-To' video or read the section below to learn how to access the parent portal.
You must be invited by your child's Marathon Kids coach to create your parent account. This allows you to follow your child's progress and even submit miles from home for the coach to approve.
- Check your email (noreply@marathonkids.org) and click the link to create your account.
- Don't see the email, contact the coach to resend it or to invite you.
Log in regularly to monitor progress and submit minutes of activity or miles completed at home.
Join our >Marathon Kids Parents Facebook group to connect with a community of parents from around the country.
Check out the Marathon Kids eStore within your account to help celebrate your child!
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