Marathon Kids

Marathon Kids Marathon Kids is a nonprofit organization on a mission to get kids moving.
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We combine evidence-based practices and award-winning technology to provide a structured physical education program to underserved schools and communities that need us most.

Huge shoutout to Alicia Newton, PE teacher at a rural school near Fayetteville, NC, for leading an incredible fundraisin...
05/20/2026

Huge shoutout to Alicia Newton, PE teacher at a rural school near Fayetteville, NC, for leading an incredible fundraising effort in support of Marathon Kids’ Run It Forward campaign! 👏🏽🍿🏃🏽‍♀️

Alicia’s Marathon Kids club recently organized a popcorn fundraiser and raised more than $1,000 to help more kids get moving nationwide.

This is the power of a passionate coach and an engaged school community. 💙

In Alicia’s words:

“Marathon Kids has inspired and encouraged our students to become more active, confident, and motivated while creating opportunities that many of our students may not have experienced otherwise.”

She also shared that students were voluntarily running laps before state testing to calm nerves and improve focus. That’s the kind of lifelong impact movement can create.

For 30 years, Marathon Kids has worked to build confidence, healthy habits, and joy through movement as the nation’s largest youth running nonprofit, and stories like this remind us why the mission matters so much.

Want to support Marathon Kids at your school or community?
You can Run It Forward too. Whether it’s a popcorn fundraiser, fun run, spirit day, or local campaign, every effort helps us continue getting kids moving.

05/11/2026

A new partnership built to keep kids moving.

We’ve teamed up with , a company focused on helping kids stay active with fewer interruptions and more movement.

BRCĒ creates patented motion-lock shoelaces, laces that tighten under movement instead of loosening, so kids never have to stop to retie.

Even better, this partnership gives the Marathon Kids community a simple way to give back.

Use code MK15 to save 15% on BRCĒ laces while also supporting the Marathon Kids mission, with 20% of your purchase going back to Marathon Kids.

Small change. Big impact.
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Momentum is building.So far, 30 supporters have helped raise $4,110 for our Run It Forward Campaign, bringing us to 8% o...
04/29/2026

Momentum is building.

So far, 30 supporters have helped raise $4,110 for our Run It Forward Campaign, bringing us to 8% of our $50,000 goal by May 31.

Every contribution helps more schools and run clubs across the country access Marathon Kids at no cost, expanding a program that is making a real difference in how students move, engage, and build confidence.

Support from this community helps bring Marathon Kids to more schools nationwide. Consider making a gift or sharing the campaign today.

We’re in Week 2 of our Run It Forward annual fundraising campaign, and every step counts!If just a fraction of our commu...
04/20/2026

We’re in Week 2 of our Run It Forward annual fundraising campaign, and every step counts!

If just a fraction of our community gives $1 per child, we can help to secure the future of Marathon Kids.

🏁 Goal: $50,000 by May 31
We’re getting closer - but we need your help to get there.

👉🏽 Help us fund the run for kids across the nation. Give today. https://marathonkids.org/give/

04/17/2026

At DICK’S House of Sport in Dayton, Ohio, 40 girls and Coach Dr. Devine from River’s Edge Montessori came together for a powerful Girls Movement experience. The morning was filled with movement, laughter, and connection as the girls built confidence and celebrated what they could achieve through running.

Thanks to the incredible support from DICK’S Sporting Goods and Brooks Running, participants also received fun swag and running shoes from the Empower Her Collection that made the day even more special.

Moments like these bring the Girls Movement to life, creating spaces where girls feel encouraged, included, and proud to move together.

Dick's Sporting Goods House of Sport
Brooks Running
DICK'S Sporting Goods
The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation

Run It Forward starts now. 👟450,000 kids are running with Marathon Kids today.Now, we need you to lead the way for them....
04/13/2026

Run It Forward starts now. 👟

450,000 kids are running with Marathon Kids today.
Now, we need you to lead the way for them.

For 30+ years, we’ve turned movement into confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits, at no cost to the communities we serve. But rising costs are putting that mission at risk.

Our goal: $50,000 by May 31
The first lap toward protecting free access for every child.

🧮 The math is simple:
If our supporters collectively gave just $1 for every child currently in our program each year, we could fund the future of Marathon Kids.

Every dollar makes an impact:
$5 = supports 1 child
$25 = funds 5 runners
$100 = supports a classroom
$500 = supports a grade
$2,500 = supports a school

This is more than a donation.
It’s a commitment to the kids who show up every day ready to run.

Run It Forward. Give today. 👉🏽 https://givebutter.com/annual-campaign-1-per-kid-ldn83c

04/10/2026

Find your people. Find your stride.

Movement is more powerful together.

When kids run alongside friends, supported by coaches and cheered on by teachers and parents, something bigger happens; confidence grows, connections form, and healthy habits stick.

That’s the power of social support.

Find a friend who pushes you forward. 👟
Because every mile is better when you’re not running it alone.

04/06/2026

Way to go! On their way to 23,000 miles at Pritchardville Elementary in Beaufort County School District.

Your voice can help more kids move.The Marathon Kids Advocate Network is growing, and one way to get involved is as a Di...
03/11/2026

Your voice can help more kids move.

The Marathon Kids Advocate Network is growing, and one way to get involved is as a Digital Advocate.

Digital Advocates help expand the movement by sharing Marathon Kids with their online communities. A simple post, story, or share can introduce the program to educators, schools, and families who may be looking for ways to get kids active.

As a Digital Advocate, you can:
• Share Marathon Kids posts with your network
• Highlight your run club’s impact
• Help inspire new schools to get kids moving

Every share helps grow the movement.

Tag us on social media to active your advocacy today.

Every run club has a story. 🗣️A moment when a student realizes they can do more than they thought.That’s the power of mo...
03/09/2026

Every run club has a story. 🗣️

A moment when a student realizes they can do more than they thought.

That’s the power of movement.

We’re inviting Marathon Kids coaches to join the Marathon Kids Advocate Network and help inspire more schools by sharing the stories that happen every day in your run club.

As a Story Advocate, you can:
- Share a student success story
- Submit a short quote about your experience
- Send a photo and reflection from your club

Sometimes one story is all it takes for another school to say yes to getting kids moving.

Comment "ADVOCATE" and we'll send you the link to share your story today.

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