Kids' Marathon

Waddell & Reed Kids' Marathon presented by Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics

 

 

The Waddell & Reed Kids’ Marathon Presented by Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics returns, giving young runners, Kindergarten through 8th grade, a chance to complete their own mini-marathon on the day of the Kansas City Marathon. Proceeds from the Kids’ Marathon benefit Children’s Mercy.

 

Click Here to View 2011 Kids Marathon Photos

 

The Kids Marathon spans 1.2 miles and starts just north of Crown Center. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. following the popular mascot run. Students can sign up as individuals or as a group with ten or more of their friends or classmates.

 

New!  Race Day Information

Follow Up Information for Individual Participants

 

Kids’ Marathon Training

The Kids’ Marathon is structured to allow participants the opportunity to complete a full, 26.2-mile marathon one mile at a time – a pace that is fun and safe for their growing bodies! As part of the fun run experience, participating kids are encouraged to “train” by tracking 25 miles on their own leading up to race day.

 

Print Training Log.

 

Training Guide:

The Weight Management team from Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics has created a handy Training Guide with helpful tips to prepare before and on race day.

 

Print Training Guide.

 

Quick Training Tips

• On a safe secure route designated by parents, coaches, mentors or teachers, the first 25 miles will be run in quarter-mile, half-mile or one mile increments.

 

• Mileage tracking will be on the “honor system” and kids will get the most and be prepared for the marathon by tracking their miles honestly.

 

• The final 1.2 miles of the kids' marathon will be completed on race day, Saturday, Oct., 15, 2011, where they will also turn in their records of miles completed.

 

• Parents, coaches, mentors or teachers may accompany their marathoner on the 1.2 mile run across the finish line.

 

• After crossing the finish line, the child will proceed through a secure finisher chute where they will meet mom, dad, coach, mentor or teacher. Each finisher will receive a Kid's Marathon Finisher medal!

 

Kids’ Marathon Location and Course

Starting in the same spot as the marathon – just north of Crown Center – the young runners will head down a gradual hill on Grand to 20th Street. From there, they’ll turn left on 20th to Walnut, right on Walnut, right on 17th Street and right on Grand, before tackling the little hill they initially went down. They are greeted with a flat finish back to Crown Center.

Download the map

Kids’ Marathon Registration

Kids can register as individuals or as a team of ten or more.

 

Individual Registration

Each participant must pre-register. Individual registration is $10 per person and FREE for groups of 10 or more (see below Team Registration).

 

1. Register online here

2. Print registration form All mail-in entries must be postmarked by October 7, 2011.

3. Have a parent or guardian sign the release of liability.

Mail form to:
Greater Kansas City Sports Commission
McGuff Sports Center
1308 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64105

 

Team Registration for Schools, Sports Teams, Groups and more!

Team registration begins with a “coach” registering a team. A “coach” can be a teacher, coach or adult group organizer registering a team name. Each Kids’ Marathon Team must consist of ten or more members. There is no cost to coaches or team members to register as a team.

 

Team members will be asked to go online and register under their team name using a promotional code they will receive from their coach after the team is created. Parents will be required to read and initial the online waiver. Please contact us if you are unable to do this on-line.

Click Here for Group Registration

 

Team members are encouraged to wear matching T-shirts to help their team standout on race day!

 

Group Registration Info For Parents

Group Coach Follow Up Information

 

For more information, contact us at kidsmarathon@kcmarathon.org

 

Fundraising/Donations

The Waddell & Reed Kids’ Marathon has partnered with Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics to help fight childhood obesity. If you would like to raise money for Children's Mercy, print off the fundraiser form or make a donation online.

 

How to Fundraise

You can fundraise as a registered race participant or a registered volunteer. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to create and manage your fundraising page. It’s easy!

 

Click here for the fundraiser form

Click here to make a donation online

 

Volunteer

To make the Waddell & Reed Kids’ Marathon Presented by Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics a success, many volunteers are needed. Kids’ Marathon volunteers have the opportunity to select their volunteer assignments when registering. Groups are encouraged to volunteer together for the event.

Click here to register as a volunteer.