Marathon Kids Kick-Off Event

Congratulations to the following Elementary Schools who attended the Marathon Kids Kick-Off Celebration. Marathon Kids® is a ten-year-old, nationally recognized, school-based fitness program. Marathon Kids is a free, endurance-building running - walking - nutrition - gardening program for kindergartners through 5th graders. The kick-off event was held Saturday morning at Rice University. Schools participating in the event were:

• Bauerschlag Elementary
• Weber Elementary
• Ross Elementary
• Brookwood Elementary
• Hall Elementary
• Clear Lake City Elementary
• North Pointe Elementary
• Robinson Elementary
• Landolt Elementary
• Goforth Elementary
• McWhirter Elementary
• Greene Elementary
• Whitcomb Elementary
• White Elementary

The Kick-Off involved 3 other school districts (Houston, Fort Bend, & Spring Branch) with Clear Creek ISD having over 1800 registered runners. Students, parents, and coaches ran 1/3 of a mile to officially kick-off the 26 week program. Marathon Kids participants received a Marathon Kids water bottle and the opportunity to get autographs from NASA Astronauts as well as Rice University Athletes. CCISD also had 2 of their students chosen to be a part of the flower ceremony which was held prior to the actual running.

There will be a Final Mile Run where participants will receive a medal rewarding their tremendous effort. Congratulations to all students/coaches involved.

For more information on the Clear Creek Physical Education Program, click here.
For more information on the Marathon Kids Program, click here.

Debbie Fuchs
CCISD Coordinator, Health/PE
(281) 284-0087
dfuchs@ccisd.net