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Marathon Kids Store Closure. What’s Next for Coaches and Parents

Why the Marathon Kids store closed, what it means for your club, and fun, creative ways to keep kids motivated and celebrated.

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Written by Brandon Trodick
Updated over a week ago

Hi there,

As of May 31, 2025, the Marathon Kids Store has officially closed. This means we are no longer selling items like milestone stickers, dog tags, or other incentives through our website.

We know many of you used the store to celebrate your kids' progress and keep them motivated, and we’re so thankful for the energy, support, and creativity you’ve brought to your run clubs.


Why did we close the store?

As a small nonprofit with limited resources, managing an online store takes time, staffing, and funding we simply don’t have right now. Rather than spread ourselves too thin, we’re choosing to focus where it matters most: delivering a high-quality, free Marathon Kids program and platform to schools and families nationwide.

Want to help bring the store back?

If you or someone you know loved using the store and would like to see it return someday, consider making a donation. Your support helps us grow the program and could one day help us relaunch the store.


What can I use instead?

Even without our store, there are still lots of great ways to recognize and celebrate your kids:


We’d love your feedback

Missing the store? Got an idea for what you’d love to see next? We’d love to hear it. Your input helps shape the future of Marathon Kids.


Thank you for being part of the Marathon Kids community. Whether you’re leading a run club or cheering from the sidelines, you’re helping kids build healthy habits—and we’re so glad to have you with us.

-The Marathon Kids Team

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