A family running
May 23, 2019 - Sage YMCA

Sage YMCA’s Kids Marathon 2019

26.2 Miles…One Mile at a Time

Keep the whole family moving this summer by joining the Kids Marathon!  Walk or run 1 mile at a time 25 times over the summer.  On Race Day, gear up for the final 1.2 miles to complete the full marathon distance with all of the other Kids Marathon participants!

  • All who finish will receive a Kids Marathon finisher medal

  • Both the participant and their running buddy receive a t-shirt

  • A Beach/Water themed kick-off Fun Run on Saturday, June 8 (9:00am)

  • A Super Hero/Costume themed Fun Run on Saturday, July 6 (9:00am)

  • A running buddy (parent, grandparent or guardian) is required to join their child during Fun Runs and on Race Day

  • Open to youth ages 5 - 12 (members & non-members)

Race Day (Sunday, August 18th at 9:00am) will be a celebratory event where kids receive their own marathon medal & t-shirt! 

Stop by the Front Desk to register. 

For more information, contact Jill Ernst at 815.526.1639 or [email protected].

Registration is open through June 8th.

Program Runs: June 8 - August 18

$20 (members) / $30 (non-members)

The 2019 Kids Marathon is proudly sponsored by: MedExpress, Smith Physical Therapy & Running Academy and Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists.