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There are three different types of accounts; Coach, Org Leader, and Parent.

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Written by Stefanie Ediger
Updated over 3 months ago

There are three types of users that can create accounts; Coaches, Organizational Leaders, and Parents.

Participants do not create accounts with Marathon Kids but do have access to their personalized Participant dashboard with a click of a button and a scan of their ID card.


Creating Coach Accounts

Coaches are the main person in charge, the Ambassador, of the account.

Additional people who get added as a Supporter can also have Coach permission to help you manage the account like co-workers and volunteers

We identify the first person who creates a coach account and claims the location as the ambassador of the account.

How to create a Coach account

  1. Click here to get started.

  2. Fill out the form and click Create Account

  3. Activate your account by clicking the Activate button in your email from noreply@marathonkids.org

  4. Then log in to your account to claim your location and start your season!


Creating Org Leader Accounts

Org Leaders are usually the Principal or Community Organizational leaders.

In order to create an Org Leader account, one must be invited by a Marathon Kids coach through an email invitation through their Marathon Kids account.

  • This account is used to follow the club's progress.

  • Org Leaders can only view the club data.

  • They do not have access to the scanner app.

How to create an Org Leader account

  1. Receive an email invitation from noreply@marathonkids.org from the Coach.

  2. Click the Sign-Up or Login button within the email.

  3. Fill out the form and click Create Account

  4. Activate your account by clicking the Activate button in your email from noreply@marathonkids.org

  5. Log in to your account to accept your permission and access to the club.


Creating Parent Accounts

When a coach invites parents to follow their child's progress and submit miles from home, that's when a parent can create their account.

In order to create a Parent account, one must be invited by a Marathon Kids coach through an email invitation from their Marathon Kids account.

How to create a Parent account

  1. Receive an email invitation from noreply@marathonkids.org from the Coach.

  2. Click the Sign-Up or Login button within the email.

  3. Fill out the form and click Create Account

  4. Activate your account by clicking the Activate button in your email from noreply@marathonkids.org

  5. Log in to your account to accept your connection to your child(ren).


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