Marathonkids Ireland

Marathonkids Ireland 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 and loads more. The program finishes on the final week when all the participating children accross the country come together to complete the final mile at the Marathonkids Final Mile event day and claim that well deserved finisher medal.

03/12/2025

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!

Day 2 is a wrap! πŸŽ‰ Amazing athletes, incredible experiences, full of emotion and sportsmanship. Huge congratulation...
19/11/2025

Day 2 is a wrap! πŸŽ‰ Amazing athletes, incredible experiences, full of emotion and sportsmanship. Huge congratulations to all participants from both days β€” we’re 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! πŸ™ŒπŸ’›




Day One at the Final Event was a blast! 🌟 Check out these highlights and relive the fun. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’«πŸ‘‰ Tag your friend who join...
18/11/2025

Day One at the Final Event was a blast! 🌟 Check out these highlights and relive the fun. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ’«

πŸ‘‰ Tag your friend who joined the race!
πŸ‘‰ Mention your school and show your pride!
πŸ‘‰ Comment your favorite moment from Day One!

Let’s keep the energy going and celebrate these amazing kids! πŸ“ΈπŸŽ‰

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Marathonkids Final Mile Event at DCU Morton Stadium in Santry! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈOver the past two days, we witnessed an incredibl...
16/11/2023

Marathonkids Final Mile Event at DCU Morton Stadium in Santry! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Over the past two days, we witnessed an incredible journey as over 6000 enthusiastic children completed their final mile of the Marathonkids program. πŸ… 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. πŸ™Œ

This celebration is a testament to the power of community, commitment, and the joy of accomplishment. πŸ₯³πŸ’ͺ

Stay Hydrated, Kids! πŸ’¦πŸ’§Hydration plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal physical and cognitive function in children...
20/10/2023

Stay Hydrated, Kids! πŸ’¦πŸ’§

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. πŸ’ͺ

WEEK 6 - LEARNING THE ROLE OF HYDRATION πŸ’§Fluids are the things that we drink every day, from water to fizzy drinks. Are ...
17/10/2023

WEEK 6 - LEARNING THE ROLE OF HYDRATION πŸ’§

Fluids are the things that we drink every day, from water to fizzy drinks. Are all fluids the same? No, water is the best thing that you can drink every day. πŸ’¦πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

Watch the complete form and ex*****on video at: www.marathonkidsireland.ie πŸ”—

Prepare for an exciting Week 6 of our 8-week journey! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

Sport and exercise should be more than just winning. πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ…A lot of the time we get caught up in the competitiveness of s...
12/10/2023

Sport and exercise should be more than just winning. πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ…

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. πŸ‘πŸΌβœ¨

WEEK 5 - EXERCISE IN THE COMMUNITY!Exercise plays a major part in community life, it brings people together, creates co...
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. πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’¨πŸ€ΈπŸ»β€β™€οΈ

Watch the complete form and ex*****on video at: www.marathonkidsireland.ie πŸ”—

Prepare for an exciting Week 5 of our 8-week journey! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

WHAT IS BEING SOCIAL?Being sociable is all about how you interact with other people. This means:β€’ How you talk to people...
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 – this is how well behaved you are.

Have you ever thought about how social you are?

Being sociable is all about how you interact with other people. This means:β€’ How you talk to people.β€’ How you listen to ...
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 – this is how well behaved you are.

Watch the complete form and ex*****on video at: www.marathonkidsireland.ie πŸ”—

Prepare for an exciting Week 4 of our 8-week journey! πŸ’ͺπŸ”₯

This week you will be learning about the Mental Benefits of this 8-Week Program! πŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈβœ¨ Boost Mood & Reduce Stress🧠 Incr...
30/09/2023

This week you will be learning about the Mental Benefits of this 8-Week Program! πŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

✨ Boost Mood & Reduce Stress
🧠 Increase Focus & Concentration
🌈 Promote a Positive Mindset
⚑️ Improved Energy Levels

Visit www.marathonkids.ie to find out more! πŸ”₯🌟

Breakfast to fuel your day! β˜€οΈ Start your day right by nourishing your body with essential nutrients! Start with:πŸ₯š Prote...
27/09/2023

Breakfast to fuel your day! β˜€οΈ

Start your day right by nourishing your body with essential nutrients!

Start with:
πŸ₯š Protein-Packed Scrambled Eggs πŸ₯‘
πŸ“ Creamy Greek Yogurt with Berries 🍯
🍞 Whole-Grain Avocado Toast πŸ₯š

Fuel your morning for a day of energy and focus! πŸ’ͺ

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