Race & Reading Sign-up
Calling all kids...
All children, 8th grade & under, are invited to participate. Join kids from all around and challenge yourself to finish the I RUN Kids Marathon. You will run 25.2 miles over the summer and read 26 books or read for 26 hours, which will improve both your body and your mind. You may run or walk the 25.2 miles in ¼, ½ or 1 mile increments, and read in ¼, ½, 1 hour or per-book increments.
By entering, you can print out a Log Sheet to help you keep track of your running and reading. By finishing, you will not only be considered a marathoner for life, but will also receive an I RUN Kids Marathon T-shirt and Finisher’s Medal.
Then, join us to run the FINAL MILE of your marathon and cross the finish line a WINNER! There will be music, food, festivities, and giveaways at the Final Mile event, which will be at the Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Raabe Stadium (1401 N. Swan Blvd).
The cost is only $12.50 per kid, thanks to generous gifts from Skyhigh Marketing, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Kwik Trip and Mike Evans Design.
A portion of each entry will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin!
2020 Marathon Registration
2020 Marathon Log
The cost is only $12.50 per kid
Join us to run the FINAL MILE
this August!
New School Participation
Thank you for your interest in your school entering the I Run Kids Marathon. The goal of the I Run Kids Marathon is to get kids out and exercising in the summer as well as opening a book to exercise their minds. Healthy Bodies & Healthy Minds.
What is the I Run Kids Marathon Program?
It is a program where kids will run (or walk) and entire marathon, 26.2 miles, over the summer, a 1/4 mile at a time. Kids will also read either 26 books or for 26 hours, 1/4 hour at a time, over the summer. Near the end of summer, all kids participating will join to run our FINAL MILE of the marathon together and all cross the same finish line.
What do the kids get?
All participants will receive an I Run Kids Marathon shirt as well as an I Run Kids Marathon finisher’s medal. There will be many prizes that will be raffled off at the FINAL MILE. And lots food and beverages for the kids. Kids will also be able to print out a running & reading log to begin their journey at the beginning of summer.
How much does it cost for a school to participate?
Absolutely nothing! There is an individual entry fee per child of $12.50 that go toward the costs of shirts, medal, insurance, food, etc, but no cost to any school. We do request that each school provide a "Representative" to promote the event at your school, hand out and collect entry forms and then send them to the I Run Kids Marathon. Any questions that the representative may have will be answered quickly. The cost of our event is kept low due to many wonderful sponsors either donating money, supplies, or great prizes to be given to the kids at the FINAL MILE.
Why participate in the I Run Kids Marathon?
We all know there is a growing issue with kids exercising less and obesity levels rising. The I Run Kids Marathon strives to get kids out exercising and teaching that exercise is fun as well. We also strive to get kids to keep reading over the summer. Just because school is out for the summer doesn't mean we should all stop learning. Reading over the summer goes a long way to beginning the new school year well.
Who can participate?
The I Run Kids Marathon is open to all kids finishing Kindergarten through 7th grade at the end of the school year. We do allow younger kids to participate but stress that parents need to know everything involved in taking on a whole marathon, even if it is over the entire summer.
Is there a Charity Involved?
Yes. We have chosen Children's Hospital of Wisconsin so the kids can help kids. One of the themes of the I Run Kids Marathon is "I Run to make a difference!" We want all the kids who participate to feel like they made a difference not only in their own lives, but in the lives of other kids.
If you have any further questions or want to be a representative for a school, please email kidsmarathon@yahoo.com
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