Marathon Kids - Children Running, Walking, & Makin

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Our campus participates in the Marathon Kids program.   We had 525 kids at our school register in the program, and 475 kids finished their logs to complete the 26.2 mile trek!!

Over the course of six months, Marathon Kids run or walk 26.2 miles in ½ or ¼ mile increments. After the completion of each increment of their 26.2 mile marathon, children color in their Running Log™ to visually represent their progress. The children are also given a “Checklist of Healthy Eating” and are encouraged by their parents and teachers to eat more fruits and vegetables. Two huge, community-wide events bookend the program year—the Kickoff and a Final Mile Medal Celebrations— to which we invite parents, friends, teachers, and community leaders in order for everyone to have an opportunity to show their support for the children’s accomplishments.