# Marathon Kids | Help Center > Help center for Marathon Kids ## English ### Getting Started with Marathon Kids - [Marathon Kids Program Overview](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6414884-marathon-kids-program-overview.md): Learn more about Marathon Kids; the program, data, implementation styles, and more! - [Video: Overview of a Marathon Kids Account](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/10905361-video-overview-of-a-marathon-kids-account.md): Watch to learn how a Marathon Kids account works. - [Understanding the Digital Platform](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8121445-understanding-the-digital-platform.md): How does the program work and give kids the correct mileage? - [Starting a Club](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8031764-starting-a-club.md): Instructions on how to start a club in your account. - [What is a Season?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6301408-what-is-a-season.md): Seasons are a period of time in which effort can be captured for the organization. - [Setting a Club Goal for the Season](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6421703-setting-a-club-goal-for-the-season.md): Set a big club mileage goal that every participant can help crush! - [Understanding Tracks and Activities](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8029303-understanding-tracks-and-activities.md): Whether kids are completing laps or minutes of heart-pumping activity, it all counts toward their mileage. - [Who will help you manage the program?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8031630-who-will-help-you-manage-the-program.md): Add Supporters to your account to help you manage the program and scan ID cards. - [Adding Participants](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6310196-adding-participants.md): There are three ways to add participants. Adding parent information is optional. - [What to Know About Printing ID Cards](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8121566-what-to-know-about-printing-id-cards.md): ID cards also called QR codes, badges, and cards by our coaches. - [Getting Started with the Scanner App](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8124673-getting-started-with-the-scanner-app.md): Use the Marathon Kids Scanner App to start a live scanning session and scan participant ID cards so laps and distance are logged correctly. ### The Girls Movement - [Learn More: The Girls Movement](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8832437-learn-more-the-girls-movement.md): A free running program tailored exclusively for girls. - [The Girls Movement: Coach Empowerment Kit](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/10573304-the-girls-movement-coach-empowerment-kit.md): Qualified schools can receive a coach kit and stipend to lead an all-girls running program. - [The Girls Movement: Device and Scanner App](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/10573559-the-girls-movement-device-and-scanner-app.md): Learn how the scanner app helps you track laps, miles, and active minutes. - [The Girls Movement Surveys](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9549599-the-girls-movement-surveys.md): Pre and Post-surveys for Participants and a Coach survey are required to receive the Coach Empowerment Kit and Stipend. - [The Girls Movement Curriculum](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9549384-the-girls-movement-curriculum.md): Lessons, Activities, Pacing Strategies, and More! - [English: Optional Parent Letter, Girls Movement](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9549395-english-optional-parent-letter-girls-movement.md): Keep parents updated and engaged with The Girls Movement Program - [Spanish: Optional Parent Letter, Girls Movement](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/11573979-spanish-optional-parent-letter-girls-movement.md): Keep parents updated and engaged with The Girls Movement Program - [Girls Movement: Having more than one type of program at your organization](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/16004503-girls-movement-having-more-than-one-type-of-program-at-your-organization.md): You can have multiple programs at your organization led by the same or mulitple program leaders during a school year. ### Advocate Network - [Advocate Network – Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/13754454-advocate-network-frequently-asked-questions.md): The Advocate Network is open to all Marathon Kids coaches ### General FAQs - [Can I participate in Marathon Kids if I live outside of the United States?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6866245-can-i-participate-in-marathon-kids-if-i-live-outside-of-the-united-states.md): Resources for people living outside of the United States - [Club Types](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9457524-club-types.md): Discover In-Person, Hybrid, and Virtual run clubs and ways for parents to be involved with their child's fitness journey. - [Past Season Data](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9197583-past-season-data.md): Run reports from previous seasons to reflect on club progress. - [Easy guide to qualify for coach surprise & delight gifts](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8763527-easy-guide-to-qualify-for-coach-surprise-delight-gifts.md): Follow these steps to be eligible for a random drawing for coach surprise & delight gifts during the season. - [How do I create an account?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149854-how-do-i-create-an-account.md): There are three different types of accounts; Coach, Org Leader, and Parent. - [What if the location of my club has already been claimed?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6868896-what-if-the-location-of-my-club-has-already-been-claimed.md): Steps to take if your club's location has been claimed - [Do you have a Student Data Policy?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6491838-do-you-have-a-student-data-policy.md): Documentation for your school district on the Marathon Kids Student Data Policy - [Do you have information for Principals or Org Leaders?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6300297-do-you-have-information-for-principals-or-org-leaders.md): Find quick email copy and a resource to pass along to your Principal or Org Leader. - [What is the Coach Code of Conduct?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6295761-what-is-the-coach-code-of-conduct.md): Top coaches follow our Code of Conduct. - [End of Season Checklist](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/7135462-end-of-season-checklist.md): It's essential to go through the checklist prior to the end of your season. - [How does Marathon Kids connect with Social-Emotional Learning?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6278119-how-does-marathon-kids-connect-with-social-emotional-learning.md): Marathon Kids aligns with CASEL five SEL competencies. - [What do my students tell their parents about the program?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6300592-what-do-my-students-tell-their-parents-about-the-program.md): Here are some quick talking points to help guide your participants in telling parents/guardians about the program. - [What is an ambassador?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6301366-what-is-an-ambassador.md): You can change the ownership of the account, by changing the ambassador. - [Student Data Policy](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/10060568-student-data-policy.md): The Marathon Kids Privacy Policy explains how personal and student data is collected, used, and protected. - [Does Marathon Kids connect with National Physical Education Standards?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6137454-does-marathon-kids-connect-with-national-physical-education-standards.md): Marathon Kids naturally integrates into the National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. - [How to reset your password](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/10386188-how-to-reset-your-password.md): Steps on how to reset your password through your web account. - [Org Leader: How do I create an account?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/10504345-org-leader-how-do-i-create-an-account.md): Steps on how to make an Org Leader account after being invited to a club. - [What Grades Can Participate?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/10580950-what-grades-can-participate.md): Marathon Kids welcomes runners from kindergarten through 12th grade—and beyond! - [Marathon Kids Store Closure. What’s Next for Coaches and Parents](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/11481394-marathon-kids-store-closure-what-s-next-for-coaches-and-parents.md): Why the Marathon Kids store closed, what it means for your club, and fun, creative ways to keep kids motivated and celebrated. ### Program Success Strategies - [Overview: Pillars of the Program](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6301170-overview-pillars-of-the-program.md): Learn and apply the 6 pillars to help kids develop healthy habits. - [Pillar: Goal Setting](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8031619-pillar-goal-setting.md): Promote a growth mindset by setting big and small goals alike for participants. - [Pillar: Modeling the Way \(Coaches\)](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6277937-pillar-modeling-the-way-coaches.md): Quick tips for adults to model healthy behaviors for their participants. - [Pillar: Social Support](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8602688-pillar-social-support.md): Moving together is more enjoyable when you feel the support of others. - [Celebrating and Rewarding](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6313327-celebrating-and-rewarding.md): Best practices for celebrating and rewarding your participants. ### Implementation Styles - [Overview: Implementation Styles](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8029081-overview-implementation-styles.md) - [During PE class](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149902-during-pe-class.md): Provide an all-inclusive program by using Marathon Kids during PE class. - [Before or After School Clubs](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149914-before-or-after-school-clubs.md): Use Marathon Kids for a before/after-school club. - [In the Classroom](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/7437175-in-the-classroom.md): Classroom teachers can provide additional minutes of physical activity to kids' day. - [Recess](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8029195-recess.md): Recess is a great opportunity to capture additional laps and/or provide structured minutes to recess. - [Move-a-thon/Running Events](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8029299-move-a-thon-running-events.md): Track those laps during a school Jog-a-thons or race events like Turkey Trots - [Throughout the School Day](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6417556-throughout-the-school-day.md): Capture effort throughout the school day to keep kids active. - [Virtual Program](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6166919-virtual-program.md): Marathon Kids supports virtual participants. - [Tips for Hot Weather](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6277854-tips-for-hot-weather.md): Quick tips for being physically active outdoors in the heat. - [Tips for Cold Weather](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6277791-tips-for-cold-weather.md): Quick things to keep in mind for cold weather - [Best Practices for Large Groups](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9648599-best-practices-for-large-groups.md): Strategies to make implementing Marathon Kids easy and effective for large groups of students. ### Classes - [Why do I need classes?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6310146-why-do-i-need-classes.md): Grouping participants by class help you stay organized. - [How to Add, Edit, or Delete a Class](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6389982-how-to-add-edit-or-delete-a-class.md): To add, edit or delete a class is quick and easy. ### Participants - [How do I manually add participants?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6125800-how-do-i-manually-add-participants.md): Add participants at any time during your season with the Manual Entry feature. - [How do I upload my roster?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6396016-how-do-i-upload-my-roster.md): Learn how to use our template to add participants. - [How to Recruit Participants](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6303331-how-to-recruit-participants.md): Customize an online form to recruit participants. - [Add Participants: Copy/Paste](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9204483-add-participants-copy-paste.md): Copying and pasting participants will require minimal steps and is an efficient way to add a large amount of participants. - [How to Save Time with the Premium Roster Upload Service](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9723275-how-to-save-time-with-the-premium-roster-upload-service.md): Save time with the Premium Roster Upload Service. Donate, submit your roster, and let us handle the rest—perfect for busy coaches! - [How do I enroll my recruited participants?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6393386-how-do-i-enroll-my-recruited-participants.md): Officially roster participants when parents fill out your customized recruitment page. - [How do I move a participant from one class to another?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6125769-how-do-i-move-a-participant-from-one-class-to-another.md): Change a participant's class. - [How do I edit, delete, or archive a participant?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6125768-how-do-i-edit-delete-or-archive-a-participant.md): A participant can be deleted or archived. You can also edit a participant's information. - [How do I invite parents?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6167250-how-do-i-invite-parents.md): Invite parents to follow their child's progress and submit miles from home. - [Learning the different types of Parent Statuses](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149880-learning-the-different-types-of-parent-statuses.md): The parent table tells you the status of the parent account. - [What if both parents want to follow their child's progress?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149864-what-if-both-parents-want-to-follow-their-child-s-progress.md): Two parents can have access to their child's progress. - [What does a parent account look like?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9819371-what-does-a-parent-account-look-like.md): Learn how a parent account works with Marathon Kids - [How to edit a parent email?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9824477-how-to-edit-a-parent-email.md): How to make changes to a parent email to be invited to follow their child's progress. ### Supporters - [What is a Supporter?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6139570-what-is-a-supporter.md): Do you have people who will help you manage and support your program? - [How do I invite Supporters?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6133765-how-do-i-invite-supporters.md): Invite others to help you manage the account and support your program like co-workers, volunteers, and Principals/Org leaders. - [How do Supporters create their accounts?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6139393-how-do-supporters-create-their-accounts.md): Supporters receive an email to create their account after a coach triggers the email invitation from their account. - [How do I edit a Supporter's permission?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6139561-how-do-i-edit-a-supporter-s-permission.md): You can change supporters permissions; org leader, coach and assistant coach. - [How do other co-workers or staff members scan ID cards?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149788-how-do-other-co-workers-or-staff-members-scan-id-cards.md): Learn three ways other people can help you scan ID cards. ### Mileage - [Tracks](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6139666-tracks.md): A track is defined as a lap or route your runners complete. Customize your tracks and create as many as you'd like. - [How do I calculate my lap distance?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6139448-how-do-i-calculate-my-lap-distance.md): You must set a lap distance for participants to earn mileage for completing laps. - [How to edit a track or activity?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6406463-how-to-edit-a-track-or-activity.md): Edit/Add tracks or activities name, description, and/or lap distance with an option to hold on to the miles or delete the miles earned. - [What Qualifies as a Heart-Pumping Activity?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6301202-what-qualifies-as-a-heart-pumping-activity.md): 20 minutes of heart-pumping movement = 1 Marathon Kids mile - [What is a Session?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6398437-what-is-a-session.md): The Session table has a history of all the physical activity effort you've captured; synced scans, manual entries, and at-home submissions. - [How do I manually add miles?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6125784-how-do-i-manually-add-miles.md): Manually adding laps, miles, or minutes can be done quickly. - [How do I edit or delete a participant’s miles?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6125818-how-do-i-edit-or-delete-a-participant-s-miles.md): There are two ways to edit a participants miles. - [What is a Submission?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6398516-what-is-a-submission.md): When a parent submits miles from home, Marathon Kids calls this a submission. - [How do I approve miles submitted by parents?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149812-how-do-i-approve-miles-submitted-by-parents.md): If you invited parents to create their Marathon Kids account and selected Hybrid or Virtual Club, they can submit miles to you to approve. - [How to Track Miles for Multiple Programs in One Club](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9922086-how-to-track-miles-for-multiple-programs-in-one-club.md): Set up your club to separate student miles for P.E., after-school, or other programs using multiple tracks ### Scanner App - [Scanner App FAQs](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6149683-scanner-app-faqs.md): Learn important information about the scanner app to improve your experience. - [How to scan ID cards \(QR Codes\)](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6408332-how-to-scan-id-cards-qr-codes.md): Use the scanner app to start a live session, scan participant ID cards, and sync results to your coach dashboard. - [How to print and organize ID cards \(QR codes\)](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6139437-how-to-print-and-organize-id-cards-qr-codes.md): Print participant ID cards and set up a simple system to scan miles during your sessions. - [How to use the timed run feature](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6587831-how-to-use-the-timed-run-feature.md): Turn on timed run in the scanner app to capture lap or mile times and pull a timed run report to review results. - [Best practices for using the mobile scanner app to scan](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/14659157-best-practices-for-using-the-mobile-scanner-app-to-scan.md): Use these tips to scan confidently while keeping your scanning sessions running smoothly. - [How to download the scanner app](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/14827669-how-to-download-the-scanner-app.md): Learn which devices work with the scanner app and how to download it. - [How to add another device to a scanning session](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/15003695-how-to-add-another-device-to-a-scanning-session.md): Learn how to connect extra devices to the same scanning session so multiple helpers can scan participant QR codes. - [Updating the scanner app and your device](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/7250901-updating-the-scanner-app-and-your-device.md): Keep the Marathon Kids scanner app and your device up to date to help prevent scanning, syncing, and performance issues. - [How to resubmit failed scans](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/14660050-how-to-resubmit-failed-scans.md): Learn how to resubmit failed scans in the log history for sessions you started and sessions you joined. - [How to fix an “Invalid Token” error in the scanner app](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/14711690-how-to-fix-an-invalid-token-error-in-the-scanner-app.md): If you see the invalid token message in the scanner app, follow these steps resubmit the session from your log history. ### Data and Reports - [Impact Report](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6125778-impact-report.md): The Impact Report provides data at your fingertips. - [Participant Dashboards](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6408988-participant-dashboards.md): Participants can stay up to date on their data with their very own dashboard. - [Reports Overview](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6394676-reports-overview.md): Reports to keep your participants updated and drive motivation. - [Celebrating Team Work](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/8457079-celebrating-team-work.md): Discover creative ways to celebrate team progress and milestones using data from your Marathon Kids club or school. - [Reports: Using the Date Range to Create Fun Challenges](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/7971821-reports-using-the-date-range-to-create-fun-challenges.md): Keep the excitement and motivation high with fun, friendly challenges throughout your season. - [Runner Mileage Report](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6044716-runner-mileage-report.md): Runner Mileage Report provides a list of miles for each participant grouped by class. - [Season Report](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/7170901-season-report.md): The Season Report gives you detailed club data and can be opened as an Excel file or in Google Sheets. - [Grade Leaderboard Report](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6125178-grade-leaderboard-report.md): Total miles for each grade and class. - [Leaderboard Report](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6415689-leaderboard-report.md): Who's in the Lead? The report ranks your top participants in order by miles. - [Timed-Run Report](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6653366-timed-run-report.md): View participant lap and mile times. - [Achievement Report YTD](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6395082-achievement-report-ytd.md): It's time to celebrate participant's mileage milestones. - [Mileage Certificates](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6128091-mileage-certificates.md): Celebrating participants is made easy with certificates. ### Reward Table - [Rewards Table](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9621332-rewards-table.md): Track and manage participant's milestone achievements using the Reward Table. ### Resources - [Curriculum](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6300684-curriculum.md): Lessons and tools to naturally integrate Marathon Kids into the school day and enhance your program. - [Games and Activities](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6395888-games-and-activities.md): Activities and games to include during your run club time that are flexible, fun, and engaging. - [Tracking](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6300657-tracking.md): Track minutes, miles, and goals with fun resources. - [Celebrating](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6395706-celebrating.md): Resources to help you celebrate your participants achievements. - [Spanish Resources](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6301067-spanish-resources.md): Spanish translation of some of our resources. - [Health Activities](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6301006-health-activities.md): Enhance lessons and provide challenges to keep kids motivated. - [Support Materials](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/11827074-support-materials.md): Additional resources to help motivate your participants. ### Parents: Everything you need to know. - [Parent Dashboards](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6397996-parent-dashboards.md): Everything you need to know about your Parent Account. - [Parents: How do I create a Marathon Kids account?](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6491799-parents-how-do-i-create-a-marathon-kids-account.md) - [Parent: Submit miles to the coach](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6398337-parent-submit-miles-to-the-coach.md): How do I send miles or minutes of physical activity to the coach? - [Parents: FAQS](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6490510-parents-faqs.md): Frequently asked questions by parents. - [Parent: Modeling the Way](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/6277975-parent-modeling-the-way.md): Modeling healthy behaviors at home will help your child develop healthy habits. - [Parent Resources](https://help.marathonkids.org/en/articles/9287348-parent-resources.md): Strides at Home: Parents leading the way to keep kids active!