FAQ
Jill
2/20/2008 11:28:27 AM

Can my child be a Marathon Kid®?
In chosen affiliate cities of this trademarked, copyrighted program, ANY child in Kindergarten through fifth grade can participate in Marathon Kids®, whether they are in public school, private school, or home school. Children with disabilities are also welcome to participate. Contact your PE teacher or Principal about joining. 

How do you keep Marathon Kids® free for so many children?
Marathon Kids® depends on corporate sponsorships, grants from non-profit foundations, individual donations and in-kind donations to fund 100% of its operations. Marathon Kids® is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

How can I help keep Marathon Kids free for all level income children?
Financial contributions from individuals are welcome and greatly appreciated. Marathon Kids® is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and needs your support!  The free program costs our nonprofit almost $10/child.  We have almost 120,000 children this 07-08 year.  We are eleven years old.  If you specify you would like a Tech Fit Shirt with a $40 donation, we will send one to you!  Just go to https://www.marathonkids.com/site/tshirts_donation.html

General contributions can be made by check or credit card.  Go to https://www.marathonkids.com/site/tshirts_donation.html to make a donation.

If you prefer, checks may be mailed to Marathon Kids at PO Box 5501, Austin, TX 78763.

I hear about Marathon Kids® everywhere! How can my town be a part of this?
More than 300 towns and cities and fifteen countries on our waiting list. We are building towards an international sponsor who will offer the opportunity to all the towns and countries inquiring. Please email Kay@MarathonKids.org  to put your town/city on the list and apply to be an affiliate.

Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are the backbone of the Marathon Kids® program. Hundreds of volunteers help Marathon Kids. If you are interested in volunteering at our Kick Off or Final Mile Medal Events, please contact:

Austin Area – Courtney@MarathonKids.org
Dallas Area – Terry@MarathonKids.org
Houston Area – Chauncey@MarathonKids.org
Texas Rio Grande Valley – Diana@MarathonKids.org
Los Angeles – Becca@MarathonKids.org
Baltimore – Leisha@MarathonKids.org

4/3/2008 12:06:04 PM