McDonald’s Balanced and Active Lifestyles
McDonald’s is a part of the lives of millions of families across the country and are serious about our role in helping Canadians lead healthier and more active lifestyles. With the goal of promoting physical activity, McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada proudly supports the Olympic movement, professional and amateur sport and grassroots initiatives offered in our communities including our commitment to the McDonald’s Kids MaraFun.
What Is The MCDONALD'S KIDS MARAFUN?
The McDonald’s Kids MaraFun is a fun six-week program for kids to cumulatively run 42.2 km (marathon), with the last 1.6 km being run on the day of the BMO Vancouver Marathon. Kids will run 40.6 km in the six weeks prior to race day, beginning with .3 km (.2mi) per day, and then increase to 3.2 km (2 mi) by week four. When kids cross the finish line on race day, they will have completed 42.2 km (marathon) and will receive a Marathon Finishers medal!
The focus of this event is to introduce young people to the benefits of fitness and well being through running. Additional programs about maintaining healthy lungs, heart, and body will also be emphasized through the help of local charity and health groups.
Click here to download a brochure and registration form.
Why Run The MCDONALD'S KIDS MARAFUN?
1. Exercise makes you physically fit.
2. Running and walking are a great way to have fun and exercise.
3.You can run anytime and anywhere.
4.Learn about your lungs, heart and body, why they are important and how to keep them healthy.
5.You get to take part in one of Canada’s largest Marathons.What Do You Get?
Each participant will receive a McDonald’s Kids MaraFun Finishers Medal, T-shirt, and Completion Certificate (certificates to be mailed out after the event).
Prizes & Awards
Amazing prizes and goody bags! Prizes are awarded for participation only. Random prize draw for all registered participants. All school prizes are identical regardless of school size. All prizes will be announced and awarded at the awards ceremony following the race.
SCHOOL PRIZE: Prizes awarded for the school with the most participation in the McDonald’s Kids MaraFun. Prizes will be awarded for large, medium and small schools.
To qualify for a school prize, all participants must be registered under the school name PRIOR to race day. Schools must register as a group with all participants listed. Vancouver International Marathon Society reserves the right not to award to individuals not pre registered with a school.
MCDONALD’S KIDS MARAFUN RECOGNITION TROPHY: Awarded to small, medium and large schools for the most participation.
Family Entertainment!
Plan to spend some time in the Kids Zone at the Event Village at Concord Pacific Place, a free play area with inflatables and live entertainers, including the Ronald McDonald® Sports Zone, face painters, kid’s music, and more!
Course Information
Run a fun 1.6 km loop around BC Place to complete your MaraFun Marathon!
Click on the thumbnail image to the right to get a larger view of the course map, or click here to view a printable version.
