For classroom teachers and coaches
Add movement breaks to the school day with Marathon Kids. Classroom teachers can lead a club or join an existing school club as a Supporter.
Choose how you will help
Start a club: create a coach account and invite other teachers as Supporters.
Join an existing club: ask the club leader to invite you as a Supporter with Coach permission if you need to manage participants and manually record effort as well as scan ID cards.
A school can use Marathon Kids in PE, during classroom movement breaks, and in other settings within the same season.
Prepare your classroom
Coordinate with the club leader so participating classes and students are added to the school’s roster.
Invite the teachers or volunteers who need club access. Each invitee follows the email invitation to create or sign in to an account and accept access.
Print and organize ID cards for your class. You can print another set or replace a lost card.
Prepare the Marathon Kids Connect Scanner app on any device you will use to scan.
Choose when and where your class will move, and help students set personal and shared goals.
Run a movement break
Explain the activity and let students move at their own pace.
Scan ID cards for completed laps, or have a Supporter with Coach permission manually record laps or activity minutes.
Use reports to share individual, class, or grade progress.
Celebrate effort and milestones with a class update, bulletin board, or other positive recognition.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track my own miles?
Yes. Add yourself as a participant with the grade Other. Your miles count toward club totals and can be filtered by grade. Being a participant is separate from being a Supporter, which gives you permissions to help manage a club.
Can volunteers help scan without their own account?
Yes. Volunteers can use Join a Live Session. Review those instructions with volunteers before the activity.