I RUN Kids Marathon
- Date
- June 9, 2026
- Location
- 1401 N Swan Blvd, Milwaukee, WI
- Distance
- I RUN Kids Marathon In-Person · I RUN Kids Marathon Virtual
From the Organizer
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:
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Run or walk 26.2 miles (in 1/4, 1/2 or 1-mile increments)
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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:
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Group warmup and 1-mile race
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Music
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Food
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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.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Tuesday, 6/9
High
85°
Low
65°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
49%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Milwaukee, WI
Population
569,756
as of 2023
Elevation
673 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at I RUN Kids Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the I RUN Kids Marathon?
- I RUN Kids Marathon is a running race held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 9, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the I RUN Kids Marathon?
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 1401 N Swan Blvd, Milwaukee, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the I RUN Kids Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
I RUN Kids Marathon
Jun 9, 2026