MarathonKids is a running programme developed to encourage 6th class children to embrace healthy, active lifestyles. The aim of the programme is to inspire children to run; and over 8 week accumulate the equivalent distance of a Marathon!
This will be the 4th year of the programme which seen 36 Fingal primary schools and over 2,900 kids take part in this unique event last year (please see programme info below).
As well as learning about the benefits of physical activity during school through a free workbook provided to all participants (which covers part of the SPHE element of the curriculum); students will also perform four running sessions each week inching them closer to completing their first Marathon. The programme starts on September 10th and will finish with a final mile event and celebration in Morton Stadium, Santry, for all participants on November 14th.
We are looking to get as many schools as possible to take part and to get as many students as possible running to complete 26.2 mile, which would be a marvelous achievement for all students regardless of their athletic ability.
Should you wish to register your schools interest in the programme (which has no cost to you, other than the cost of getting to the Final Mile event) or if you have any questions in relation to any aspect of the programme, please contact Niall McGuirk as soon as possible as we cannot take any registrations after Thursday 31st May.
Phone: (087) 120 6431
Email: Niall.McGuirk@fingal.ie
