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I RUN Kids Marathon

Tue June 9, 2026
Milwaukee, WI 53226 US

Events

I RUN Kids Marathon In-Person

Price: $59.50
Time: 5:30PM CDT
Registration ends June 8, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT
Open to ages 9 - 14.

I RUN Kids Marathon Virtual

Price: $19.50
Time: 5:30PM CDT
Registration ends June 8, 2026 at 11:59am CDT
Open to ages 6 - 14.

Place

1401 N Swan Blvd
Milwaukee, WI US 53226

Description

Join us for a summer of running and reading! Kids from across the area are invited to take on the I RUN Kids Marathon — a fun challenge for both body and mind!

Participants will work through the summer to:

  • Run or walk 26.2 miles (in 1/4, 1/2 or 1-mile increments)

  • Read 26 books or for 26 hours (tracked by book or 1/4, 1/2 or 1-hour increments)

Each participant will receive a log sheet to track progress and weekly emails from coaching staff along the way. Complete the challenge and earn the title of marathoner for life -- plus receive I RUN Kids Marathon running swag!

 

Celebrate at the Final Mile – August 22

All in-person and virtual participants are invited to come together to run the Final Mile at Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Outdoor Athletic Complex in Wauwatosa.

The Final Mile celebration includes:

  • Group warmup and 1-mile race

  • Music

  • Food

  • Giveaways

Join the challenge, build confidence, and cross the finish line a winner!

 

Program Details

All I RUN Marathon Participants should be in good physical health and must have their own health and accident insurance.

In-person (4th-8th Grades only)

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 pm

  • June 9, 16, 23
  • July 7, 14, 21, 28
  • August 4, 11

Virtual (1st-8th Grades only)

June 9 - August 21

Final Mile

Saturday, August 22

9:30-10:45 am

Wisconsin Lutheran College Outdoor Athletic Complex

1401 N. Swam Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

 

Additional Details

Camp staff includes members of the Wisconsin Lutheran College cross country team and coaching staff.

 

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