Our Season 15 School Partners

We are proud to partner with outstanding schools across Northeast Florida that are empowering students through Marathon High.

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Atlantic Coast • Baldwin • Beachside • Creekside • Douglas Anderson • Frank H. Peterson • Riverside • Sandalwood • Terry Parker • Yulee

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Interested in bringing Marathon High to your school? We'd love to talk with you!

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Why Marathon High?

Marathon High is a free, nonprofit after-school running and mentorship program that empowers high school students to build confidence, resilience, healthy habits, and lifelong friendships while training to complete a half marathon.

Our program is intentionally non-competitive, creating an environment where every student can succeed—regardless of athletic ability or previous running experience. Through mentorship, teamwork, and goal setting, students discover they're capable of more than they ever imagined.

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Program Overview

Marathon High is a 16-week program that begins each fall and culminates with students completing the Donna Half Marathon in February.

Throughout the season, students participate in:

• Twice-weekly after-school practices

• Saturday long runs and All-School Runs

• Team-building activities and mentorship

• A supportive community that celebrates every milestone

The program is completely free for participating students and schools.

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Who Can Participate?

Marathon High will partner with public, private, and charter schools, homeschool groups, YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other youth-serving organizations throughout Northeast Florida.

Our mission is simple: provide every interested student with the opportunity to experience the life-changing benefits of Marathon High.

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Become a Marathon High Coach

Our volunteer coaches are the heart of Marathon High.

You don't need to be an experienced runner—just someone who believes in young people and is willing to encourage them throughout the season. We provide the training and resources needed to help students safely prepare for race day.

We're looking for leaders who are:

• Positive and encouraging

• Dependable and organized

• Passionate about helping students succeed

• Committed to creating a welcoming and supportive team environment

Learn more about becoming a Marathon High coach.

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What Participating Schools Receive

Marathon High is committed to making participation as easy and successful as possible for our school partners. We provide the resources, training, and ongoing support needed to help your students thrive throughout the season.

Participating schools receive:

• ✔ A completely free program for both students and schools

• ✔ Coach training and ongoing support from the Marathon High team

• ✔ A structured 16-week training program using the Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run® method

• ✔ Student race registration for the season-ending half marathon

• ✔ Official Marathon High team jerseys for student participants

• ✔ Training resources and safety guidance for coaches and students

• ✔ Season-long communication and program support

• ✔ Access to All-School Runs and special events, giving students the opportunity to train alongside participants from across Northeast Florida

• ✔ A network of dedicated volunteer coaches and running buddies committed to mentoring and encouraging students

• ✔ A life-changing experience that helps students build confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and lifelong healthy habits

Our goal is to remove barriers so schools can focus on what matters most—supporting students as they accomplish something extraordinary.

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Interested in bringing Marathon High to your school?
We'd love to learn more about your students and share how Marathon High can become part of your school community. Contact us today to start the conversation!