Del Lago is excited to bring back the Marathon Club for 2023! The club is focused on helping kids to appreciate physical activity and healthy nutritional choices. Our students will be meeting once a week as part of a specially tailored training program offered through the OC Marathon Foundation.
The activities are designed to have the kids get 25 miles of steps in over the course of 10 weeks. Kids can also have the option to participate in running a "Final Mile" (1-mile run) at the OC Marathon on May 6, 2023, at the OC Fairgrounds to round out a full 26 miles of activity. Kids are not required to run the "Final Mile" in the OC Marathon. The Marathon Club is open to everyone!
Student PTA Participation Waiver
The Marathon Club begins on Wednesday, February 22. Kids need to check in by 7:15AM at the lunch tables.
Marathon Club is about movement and healthy choices. The kids will participate in curated physical activities before school and will be given healthy choice activities to do with their family at home (e.g., drink lots of water, help prepare healthy meals, etc.). The goal is to encourage the kids to choose to be active and make good decisions about what they eat.
Students in all grades are welcome, but we do ask that for our friends in Kindergarten and 1st grade, a parent stays to watch the group and support their child's involvement.
Training Program and Schedule
Marathoners will meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:15AM at the lunch tables.
| What to Expect: | Week | Activity | |||
| 7:15 | Check-in at the Lunch Tables | 1 | Dodge & Run | ||
| 7:20 | Light Stretching | 2 | Simon Says | ||
| 7:25 | Explanation of Activity Rules | 3 | Follow the Leader | ||
| 7:30 | Weekly Activity Participation | 4 | Frog Hops | ||
| 7:45 | Cool Down Stretching | 5 | Wacky Run | ||
| 7:50 | Activity Discussion & Daily Reward (hand stamp and/or sticker) | 6 | High Fives | ||
| 7:55 | Discuss the Weekly Nutritional Challenge | 7 | Blob Tag | ||
| 8 | KidFit Relay | ||||
| 9 | Horse Tails | ||||
| 10 | Jumping Jack Shuffle | ||||
The PTA is very excited to introduce Coach Alyssa as the leader of this year's Marathon Club. She is super motivated and looking forward to helping your children meet their goals! If you have any questions or would like information on how to join in the fun, reach out to Alyssa Coon at Alyssa3414@hotmail.com or text her at 949-547-7611.
Get excited, parents! The Marathon Club is a fun way to build healthy habits with your children! Marathon Club Volunteers may be asked to help with set-up, check-in, taking photos, assisting with instruction of the kids during the activities, and providing positive feedback. We will also need race day volunteers to help coordinate the kids in getting ready for their race, during the race on the track, and in being returned to their parents.
The Marathon Club depends on volunteers to be effective and ensure that each student gets the most out of the program!
For those with kids interested in participating in the Final Mile run on May 6, 2023 at the OC Fair and Event Center. You will need to complete the official online registration for the race available at KidsRunTheOC.org. Registration is open until March 1, 2023. More information will follow for those that sign up but here are some key items to keep in mind:
- ONLY KIDS can run in the Final Mile race, you will not be able to run with your child
- Transportation will not be provided so you will have to prepare to drive your child and stay for the duration of the festivities which are estimated to be 4-6 hours depending on the age of your child and the time of their race
- Parents will be provided the chance to watch the race but there is no guarantee that you will be able to see your child on the track
- Races are run according to the age of the child and the expected schedule is provided below
Kids Run the OC Schedule:
- 9:00am: 11 & older
- 9:30am: 10 year olds
- 10:00am: 9 year olds
- 10:30am: 8 year olds
- 11:00am: 7 year olds
- 11:30am: 6 & under
- 12 Noon: Event Concludes
These are all the sign-up forms for the Marathon Club. Please reach out if you need any assistance!
- Student PTA Participation Waiver
- Parent Volunteer Sign-Up
- Kids Run the OC Volunteer Sign-Up
Add the Marathon Club dates to your calendar and never forget another event! Visit Our Calendar and click the sign up for automatic calendar updates button. Then select PTA Programs & Events, along with the digital calendar of your choice. A simple option to help keep you up to date!
