Marathonkids is an eight week education and running program targeted at primary school children in I
Marathonkids is an eight week education, health and running program for primary school children in Ireland.The Marathonkids program is designed to break down the 26.2 mile Marathon over 8 weeks. All the children will use there Marathonkids program booklet to help navigate through the daily short runs while learning about physical and mental health, nutrition, exercise the history of the Marathon a
What a great two days it was out in DCU Morton Stadium Santry, see below a glimpse of the action. We hope all the schools, students and teachers enjoyed their final mile, and look forward to Marathonkids again in 2026!
19/11/2025
Day 2 is a wrap! π Amazing athletes, incredible experiences, full of emotion and sportsmanship. Huge congratulations to all participants from both days β weβre proud of you! Great job, and we look forward to next year. Share your favorite moments in the comments! Keep an eye on our socials for more photos and videos from the event. Thank you all! ππ
18/11/2025
Day One at the Final Event was a blast! π Check out these highlights and relive the fun. πββοΈπ«
π Tag your friend who joined the race!
π Mention your school and show your pride!
π Comment your favorite moment from Day One!
Letβs keep the energy going and celebrate these amazing kids! πΈπ
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16/11/2023
Marathonkids Final Mile Event at DCU Morton Stadium in Santry! πββοΈπββοΈ
Over the past two days, we witnessed an incredible journey as over 6000 enthusiastic children completed their final mile of the Marathonkids program. π
Huge congratulations to each and every child who embraced the Marathonkids 2023 challenge with passion and determination!
A heartfelt thank you to our partners in this journey:
Fingal County Council Sports Office
Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership
Irish Life Dublin Marathon
South Dublin County Council
Sport Ireland
Special recognition to the inspiring , our legend, for taking part in this incredible event. π
This celebration is a testament to the power of community, commitment, and the joy of accomplishment. π₯³πͺ
20/10/2023
Stay Hydrated, Kids! π¦π§
Hydration plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal physical and cognitive function in children. It helps regulate body temperature, support digestion, transport nutrients, and remove waste from the body. πͺ
17/10/2023
WEEK 6 - LEARNING THE ROLE OF HYDRATION π§
Fluids are the things that we drink every day, from water to fizzy drinks. Are all ο¬uids the same? No, water is the best thing that you can drink every day. π¦πββοΈ
Watch the complete form and ex*****on video at: www.marathonkidsireland.ie π
Prepare for an exciting Week 6 of our 8-week journey! πͺπ₯
12/10/2023
Sport and exercise should be more than just winning. πββοΈπ
A lot of the time we get caught up in the competitiveness of sports and the goal becomes about winning rather than having fun. It is always worth remembering why you got involved in sport in the first place because you enjoyed it. ππΌβ¨
10/10/2023
WEEK 5 - EXERCISE IN THE COMMUNITY!
Exercise plays a major part in community life, it brings people together, creates community spirit and can lead to a happier, nicer place to live. There are many ways that a community can benefit from being more active. πββοΈπ¨π€Έπ»ββοΈ
Watch the complete form and ex*****on video at: www.marathonkidsireland.ie π
Prepare for an exciting Week 5 of our 8-week journey! πͺπ₯
05/10/2023
WHAT IS BEING SOCIAL?
Being sociable is all about how you interact with other people. This means:
β’ How you talk to people.
β’ How you listen to people.
β’ How you react to good news.
β’ How you react to bad news.
β’ Discipline levels β this is how well behaved you are.
Have you ever thought about how social you are?
02/10/2023
Being sociable is all about how you interact with other people. This means:
β’ How you talk to people.
β’ How you listen to people.
β’ How you react to good news.
β’ How you react to bad news.
β’ Discipline levels β this is how well behaved you are.
Watch the complete form and ex*****on video at: www.marathonkidsireland.ie π
Prepare for an exciting Week 4 of our 8-week journey! πͺπ₯
30/09/2023
This week you will be learning about the Mental Benefits of this 8-Week Program! πͺπββοΈ
β¨ Boost Mood & Reduce Stress
π§ Increase Focus & Concentration
π Promote a Positive Mindset
β‘οΈ Improved Energy Levels
Visit www.marathonkids.ie to find out more! π₯π
27/09/2023
Breakfast to fuel your day! βοΈ
Start your day right by nourishing your body with essential nutrients!
Start with:
π₯ Protein-Packed Scrambled Eggs π₯
π Creamy Greek Yogurt with Berries π―
π Whole-Grain Avocado Toast π₯
Fuel your morning for a day of energy and focus! πͺ