Marathon Kids Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Marathon Kids
- Mission: Transform lives through running, and build active communities of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
- Vision: All kids grasp the transformative power of the run to set them on a path toward healthier lives.
- Year Founded and Founders: Founded in 1995 as a running program for kids utilizing paper logs.
- Key People:
- Ultra-marathoners: Paul Carroza, Kay Morris, Mayor Will Wynn, Don Hunter, Betsy Foster, Chris McClung
- Marathoners: Bill Kohl, Jack Towsley, Jeffrey Stukuls, Raoul Celerier, Marcy Greer, Robin Dvorak
- Half-Marathoners: Tom Whiteside, Cami Hawkins, Sanya Richards-Ross, Connie Weaver, Desma Deitz, Stefanie Ediger
- Headquarters: Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Nonprofit organization focused on empowering kids to engage in regular physical activity through running and utilizing evidence-based programming to foster long-term healthy behavior.
Products
Marathon Kids Program
- Description: A nonprofit program designed to combat youth inactivity by encouraging children to engage in regular physical activity through running. Focuses on holistic development by tracking laps, miles, and active minutes.
- Key Features:
- Goal Setting: Encourages kids to develop a growth mindset by setting and achieving big and small goals.
- Social Support: Provides a community feel that enhances enjoyment while engaging in physical activity.
- Tracking: Digital tools and mobile scanning apps facilitate the easy tracking of students' achievements.
- Celebrating: The program emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating student progress.
- Modeling the Way: Coaches and role models guide children in adopting healthy habits.
- Rewarding: Consistent positive reinforcement motivates children to strive for milestones.
Marathon Kids Connect
- Description: A digital platform and scanning app that aid coaches in tracking physical activity efforts and measuring goal progress.
- Key Features:
- Simplifies tracking and celebrating student physical activity.
- Includes a user-friendly interface with robust reporting capabilities.
- Allows customization of programs to manage student rosters dynamically.
Recent Developments
- Recent Developments: The introduction of the Marathon Kids Connect digital platform in 2020 to enhance tracking and measuring physical activity efforts.
- New Products Launched: Marathon Kids Connect platform.
- New Features Added to Existing Products: Enhanced tracking capabilities with mobile scanning and a digital reporting dashboard.
- New Partnerships: Partnership with Brooks Running, contributing to getting kids active and unlocking their potential.
Partnerships
- NATIONAL & REGIONAL PARTNERS: Support provided from various organizations and events like Austin Marathon, Dallas Loop-the-Lake Foundation, and Manzano Mile.
- Impact Supported: In 2024, over 288,000 kids across 49 states benefited from the Marathon Kids' offerings.
- Significant Partners and Donors:
- 10+ years of service or more than $100,000 given: Paul Carroza, Kay Morris, Mayor Will Wynn, Don Hunter, Betsy Foster, Chris McClung.
- 5 years of service or more than $26,000: Bill Kohl, Jack Towsley, Jeffrey Stukuls, Raoul Celerier, Marcy Greer, Robin Dvorak.
- 3 years of service or more than $13,000: Tom Whiteside, Cami Hawkins, Sanya Richards-Ross, Connie Weaver, Desma Deitz, Stefanie Ediger.
This report has been generated based on the information provided. Some fields have been noted as unavailable where data was lacking.
