For PE teachers and coaches
Fit Marathon Kids into your PE schedule as a warm-up, a station, or a whole-class activity. Participants can work toward personal goals while contributing to class, grade, and club mileage totals.
Choose a format
Warm-up: begin class with a short movement session.
Station: have students rotate through laps or an activity while other stations focus on different skills.
Whole class: set aside time for everyone to move at their own pace toward individual and shared goals.
Activity minutes: use heart-pumping games, circuits, or other activities when laps do not fit your lesson or space. In Marathon Kids, 20 minutes of heart-pumping activity equals 1 mile.
Prepare your program
Choose your season dates, participating classes, and how often you will meet.
Measure your lap distance and set up the tracks or activities you plan to use.
Add participants using copy and paste, a roster upload, or manual entry. Organize classes in a way that works for your school, such as homeroom or class period.
Invite Supporters who will help with the club, and choose their permissions.
Print and organize ID cards for scanning.
Set a club goal and help each participant choose an achievable personal goal.
Build a routine
Explain the activity and give students space to move at their own pace.
Track completed laps or heart-pumping activity minutes.
Share progress regularly using individual, class, grade, or club totals.
Celebrate effort and milestones. Keep recognition positive and make room for every participant’s progress.
Useful resources
Frequently asked questions
Do students have to run?
No. Encourage students to run, walk, push, roll, or move in a way that works for them. Focus on participation and personal progress.
Can we use Marathon Kids without an outdoor track?
Yes. Use a measured route that fits your space or track heart-pumping activity minutes.