About the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon

Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. and Medtronic have teamed up to create Medtronic TC Kids Marathon, a community-wide effort that inspires healthy lifestyles, especially among children.

Medtronic TC Kids Marathon operates under a simple premise:  the sooner we can instill healthy lifestyles in our kids, the better health they will have later in life.  A major contributor to a healthy lifestyle is getting regular exercise.

Free Online Training Program for Teachers, Youth Programmers and Parents

Medtronic TC Kids Marathon provides a fun and effective way for teachers, youth programmers and parents to encourage kids to exercise by providing a free, flexible and practical online training program that you build according to your own needs.   All that’s needed to start is an adult registering with a valid e-mail address.

The online training program includes 12-week, 8-week and 4-week options, and are recommended for kids in grades K-8.  Programs are geared to varied levels of fitness and can be customized for either the classroom environment or for running at home.

Added Fun & Motivation

While you can sign up and start a program anytime, watch for special times throughout the year (like now!) when incentives are offered if you register and participate in certain activities by posted deadlines. 

Sign up for a kids training program and receive a gift for every participant, and learn about more incentives available from our Sporting Goods Partners.

Events For Kids & Families

Regularly-held community running events celebrate training activities by bringing classes and families together in a fun-filled, supportive environment.