October 15, 2022, 3 p.m.
Location: TBD

A Summer Fitness Program for Kids 4-14

Walk or run 1 mile on your own with adult supervision 25 times over the summer.  Record your mileage and color in our mileage log sheets. Then, on Race Day, pick up your race bib and race shirt, and run or walk your final 1.2 miles with hundreds of other kids. All kids will receive a medal after they finish their final 1.2 miles on race day!

Kids Marathon Mileage Tracker

Download the Naperville Kids Marathon Mileage Tracker to keep track of your progress!

• COMING SOON! (PDF)

Race Start/Finish

TBD

Packet Pickup

Race Day Information

Kids Marathon Site Plan (TBD)

Parking:  TBD

Bibs: Each child and one parent will receive a runner bib. ONLY bibbed children and parents will be allowed within the fence race area.  All others must proceed to the spectator area.

Spectators: Spectators must be outside of the fenced track area OR in the stands to view their runner.

Race: The race will start promptly at 3 p.m. Runners MUST stay on the track. Please do not run on the football field. Runners will be led on their 1.2 mile run. Course Marshals will be on the course to help guide runners.

Medals: Medals will be awarded to bibbed Kids Marathoners only. Bibbed parents will not be awarded medals.

Rules

• Kids may run the course unaccompanied. We will have course marshals along the entire route.
• One bibbed parent or guardian IS permitted to enter the starting corral, run the 1.2 miles and cross the finish line with Naperville Kids Marathon Participants.
• If a family member runs with their child during the race, they MUST COMPLETE the entire 1.2 mile course and cross the finish line.
• Our course marshals must ensure ALL participants stay on the course for safety.
• No strollers are allowed on the course to ensure the safety of all participants.
• Only bibbed participants will receive an official Finisher’s Medal.
• Kids are encouraged to wear the Naperville Kids Marathon Race Shirt that they received at packet pickup in the race.