2026 Seattle Kids Marathon

The Seattle Kids Marathon is a fall program in Seattle allowing children to complete a full 26.2-mile marathon by running one mile at a time. Children log the first 25 miles on their own schedule, using a safe measured route like a city block, a high school track, or an indoor route at home. They then participate in the in-person event for the final 1.2-mile run. The program incorporates more than just running: children track 26 healthy meals, 13 books read, and 13 good deeds alongside their miles. Families can participate, using the provided Run-O-Meter, Read-O-Meter, Do-Right-O-Meter, and Eat-Right-O-Meter for daily record keeping. Children can earn certificates at 5, 10, 15, and 20 miles, along with special certificates for reaching reading, eating, good-deed, and running milestones.