Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon
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Get the whole family active at the running festival. Join us for the Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon Challenge, 1-Mile Kid's Marathon. Our mission is to instill running as a part of a healthy lifestyle in our kids at an early age. With your help, we can add healthy, happy and active to our unique culture.
Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon
DATE: January 18, 2025
START TIME: 10:15am
START LOCATION: Corner of North 3rd Street and North Street
FINISH LOCATION: Main Finish Line - North 4th Street
EVERYONE WINS WHEN K!DS MOVE! GET $250 FOR YOUR TEAM!
Teams Wanted! Any school, team, church group, scout troop or kids based organization can earn $250 when they register at least 10 kids for the Louisiana Blue Kids Marathon. Click here to start the team sign up process!
CHAMPION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Are you a school, church or kids organization leader? Maybe a coach or engaged parent for a youth sports team? Become a Kids Move Champion and make a positive impact on the lives of young people throughout Coastal Mississippi. By supporting and coaching kids to participate in the Louisiana Blue Kids Marathon or the 5K, you’ll be helping them develop healthy habits, build confidence, and have fun! Kids Move Champions will individually receive the following perks by growing their team!
*Recruit 10 Kids - earn an entry to the Louisiana 5k or Quarter Marathon
*Recruit 20 Kids - earn an entry to the Louisiana 5k or Quarter Marathon and get a Louisiana Blue Kids Move sweatshirt
*Recruit 40 Kids - earn an entry to the Louisiana 5k or Quarter Marathon, get a Louisiana Blue Kids Move sweatshirt and get a $100 cash gift card
How do I participate as a Kids Move Champion?
1. Gather a group of kids ages 5-12.
2. Create a Louisiana Blue Kids Move Team via Run Sign Up. Click here for more information on creating your team page.
3. Recruit your school, team or organization to sign up for the Louisiana Blue Kids Marathon
4. Track your progress on your team's page in RunSignup.com and reach your recruitment goals.
TOP 3 KIDS ORGANIZATIONS
The Louisiana Marathon will award cash prizes for the TOP 3 KIDS ORGANIZATIONS with the most participants. Organizations can be schools, youth teams, scout troops, church groups, or any youth based organization. First place receives $500, second receives $300, and third place will receive $150!
The organization MUST be identified at the time of registration in order for the organization to get credit.
FAST FACTS
What is included with a Kid's Marathon registration?
*ATHLETE bib with electronic timing chip
*PARENT bib to be worn by the parent/guardian responsible for checking the child out after the race
*Event T-Shirt (youth sizing available)
*Finisher Medal at the finish line
*Finish Festival Food and Beverage tickets
*Kids Zone - Inflatable and fun activities for the kids
Is there an age limit? The Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon is for children 12 years old and under. Kids 12+ should register for the Louisiana Marathon 5K.
(Both distances are friendly to walking and race staff attends a "half-mile" turnaround to let the little kids get back to the finish line quicker if they like.)
Can parents run with their children? Yes, but we encourage you to let them run on their own. The course is closely monitored and secured by race officials and local police.
Finish Line & Kid Checkout: Only race personnel and kids participating in the race will be allowed in the finish chute and checkout areas. Once you see your child in the finish chute, you can show your PARENT bib to the attendant to claim your child. If you have multiple kids, you will need to show your PARENT bib for each child in order for them to be released. If a parent runs with their child, please WEAR the PARENT bib.
If you do not have the PARENT bib that matches the CHILD bib, the attendant will verify the information on the back with your photo ID. If you don't have a photo ID, you will be directed to one of our police partners to claim your child.
