LITTLE ROCKERS KIDS’ MARATHON
8/1/2025 – 2026 Official Program Registration Opens
9/2/2025 – 2026 Registration Opens
The Little Rockers Kids Marathon is a non-competitive program and event designed to help children in 1st through 6th grade stay active and reach a fun fitness goal. Kids follow a simple running or walking plan leading up to race weekend, with the goal of completing 26.2 miles—just like a marathoner!
Since 2004, more than 68,600 children have participated in the training program, and over 35,100 have crossed the finish line at the Final Mile.
HOW IT WORKS
Participants complete 25.2 miles in the weeks leading up to race weekend, then run or walk the final mile on the official Little Rock Marathon course on race day.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Our FREE, turnkey, web-based program is available to individuals, schools, and youth organizations anywhere—no matter what city you’re in!
- Open to all 1st through 6th graders
(Kids in 7th grade or higher can sign up for the Little Rock 5K.) - Parents/guardians who want to accompany their child on race day must register as an adult participant. Adults may only register if their child is participating.
- Each Little Rocker receives a race shirt, bib number, and finishers’ medal. Parents receive a race number that allows them on the course with their child.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
There are three ways your child can be part of the Little Rockers Kids Marathon:
- As an Individual/Home Program (click here for details)
Train at home under adult supervision - Through an Official Program (click here for details)
Join a participating school, church, or civic group (must have 10 or more children) - All Abilities Program (click here for details)
For children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities
GETTING STARTED
- Register your child as an individual or through an official group.
- You’ll receive an email with access to online training resources.
- Find a safe place to train and start logging miles.
- Make sure your child completes at least 25.2 miles before race day.
Let’s get moving!
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