Join Team Marathon Kids for the Houston Marathon!
Team Marathon Kids (Team MK) invites athletes of all levels and abilities to join our team and raise funds for the Marathon Kids Program.
2027 Houston Marathon
Charity Partner
Sunday, January 17, 2027
Run the 2027 Houston Marathon with Team Marathon Kids
The 2027 Chevron Houston Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K take place on January 17, 2027. At this stage, race registration is only available through official charity partners.
Team Marathon Kids is a proud charity partner, offering runners the opportunity to secure a guaranteed race entry while supporting a mission that brings movement, confidence, and healthy habits to kids across the country.
Team Marathon Kids is a nationwide community of runners who believe in the power of movement and are committed to helping kids build lifelong healthy habits.
Ways to Join Team Marathon Kids for the Houston Marathon
Fundraise for Registration
Runners can receive a race entry by committing to a fundraising goal that supports the Marathon Kids mission. This option combines training with purpose by turning every mile into impact.
HERO Runner Option
Runners who prefer not to fundraise can secure their entry by making a direct donation to Marathon Kids.
Why Run with Team Marathon Kids
Marathon Kids is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through running and building active communities of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Its programs help kids develop lifelong healthy habits through goal setting, progress tracking, social support, and celebrating achievement.
Participation in Team Marathon Kids helps fund programs that bring movement opportunities to schools and communities nationwide.
Make Miles Matter
Running the 2027 Houston Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K with Team Marathon Kids provides a way to secure a race entry while contributing to a mission that helps thousands of kids experience the joy of movement.
About Marathon Kids
Founded in 1995, Marathon Kids is the only evidence-based structured physical activity program specifically designed for children in the US. Using technology and research-proven methods, the Marathon Kids Program aims to get kids moving! With the help of coaches and mentors, kids set big goals and are challenged to run, jog, walk, or move the equivalent of four (or more!) marathons over the course of a season or school year.
The Marathon Kids Mission
The World Health Organization recommends 60 minutes of daily activity for kids, yet only 1 in 4 students are reaching that goal.
Research shows that when children participate in Marathon Kids, they have a better chance of achieving the recommended amount of daily physical activity. That’s great news for their bodies and minds! When kids are active, not only are they forming life-long healthy physical habits, they are also happier and perform better in school.
Our programming is built on six evidence-based pillars for long-term healthy behavior adoption.
Tracking
Goal Setting
Modeling the Way
Social Support
Rewarding
Celebrating
The Marathon Kids Program provides training, tools, and resources to the dedicated coaches, PE teachers, and other community volunteers who motivate kids to take their first step towards a healthier future and positively impact mental health.
Through movement, we show kids they can achieve more than they ever thought possible!
QUESTIONS?
Please contact development@marathonkids.org
with any questions about Team Marathon Kids and
the registration/fundraising process.