Overview
For coaches and Supporters who start scanning sessions
Use the Scanner App to record participant effort from ID cards, then upload the session to Marathon Kids Connect. Look for Sync Complete! to confirm the upload.
Before you start
Install the Marathon Kids Scanner App on your scanning device.
Have your account email and password ready.
Prepare participant ID cards and know which track or activity you will use.
Plan internet access for signing in and syncing. Additional devices need a connection to join the session.
Scan ID cards
Open the Scanner App. Enter your Email address and Password, then select Login.
Select your club, then choose the RUN! button.
Find the track or activity you want to record and select its RUN! button.
Select Start Live Scanning.
Scan participant ID cards as they complete the selected lap or activity. Confirm the participant’s name appears after each scan.
When finished, select Stop, then Finish And Sync.
Wait for Sync Complete! before leaving the app.
If your session does not sync
If there is no internet connection, the scans remain on the device for resubmission.
Reconnect the same device to Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Open See Log History.
Find the session marked Pending and select Resubmit.
Confirm that the session shows Uploaded.
Related help
Frequently asked questions
Do I need internet access while scanning?
You can continue scanning without a connection after the session is ready. Connect again to finish uploading the scans. Additional devices need Wi-Fi or cellular data to join a session.
How can I check whether my scans uploaded?
Open See Log History on the device that recorded them. Uploaded means the session synced; Pending means it still needs to upload.
Can a helper scan without signing in?
Yes. The helper can select Join Live Session from the login screen and scan the coach’s join QR code. A helper who is already signed in can use Join An Ongoing Activity.