On Saturday, Oct 9th, hundreds of South Texas area K-5^th grade school children and parents ceremonially begin running/walking 26.2 miles in increments of ¼ to ½ mile at a time over six months, coloring in their Marathon Kids Running Logs©.  They also are challenged to eat 26.2 days a month of 5-a-day fruits and veggies, coloring in their "Fuel Logs". Together in a free, glorious, ceremonial Kick Off Celebration, they will start their first mile of their marathon, with other South Texas families, schools, and community members.

Seating will be First come, First to run! 
Our Volunteers will guide you to the first available seating. 

If you would like to run with your school, please arrange to meet outside the stadium, and then be seated together.  Groups are encouraged to make and bring large school signs so that you may easily find each other. 

Weather Info: The event will go on rain or shine! Any necessary weather updates will be posted on this page the morning of January 29th, but please plan to attend rain or shine!