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Marathon Kids

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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.