On Saturday, Oct 16th, El Paso and Las Cruces Area elementary school children will boldly begin the challenge of running or walking 26.2 miles incrementally over six months together in the free, glorious, Ceremonial Kick Off Celebration.  These children will run or walk their ceremonial first lap of as Marathon Kids with other El Paso and Las Cruces Area families at the University of Texas at El Paso Sun Bowl at 10:00am.
 
Teachers and families: You are invited and encouraged to attend this free event and run or walk with your children as they take on the challenge of running/walking 26.2 miles incrementally over six months, tracking their progress and healthy eating choices as they go, all in an effort to combat childhood obesity and type II diabetes.
 
Registered children who participate in the free Kick Off Celebration will earn free rewards and meet UTEP athletes and other special guests!

Schools from El Paso and Las Cruces area districts, private schools, and home school families are invited to participate!
 
Quick Facts:

- This event is open to registered Marathon Kids and their families
- To register your school or learn more click here.
- All attendees will be seated first come, first serve and brought down onto the track in groups by section.
- Children may attend with their school group and/or their family.
- School groups should bring large banners/signs to help identify your group.
- Groups should designate a meeting place outside the stadium to gather   before entering the stands.
- Plan to run/walk with your students/children!
- Event will last roughly 2 hours.
- Dress is comfortable/athletic and weather appropriate.

Volunteers Needed!  To volunteer for this event, click here. 
 
 
Stadium: UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium on Glory Rd.


Weather Info: The event will go on rain or shine! Any necessary weather updates will be posted on this page the morning of Oct 16th, but please plan to attend rain or shine!