What is Kids Run The OC?
Kids Run the OC is an award-winning program designed to help kids become more physically fit, promote an active and healthy lifestyle and combat the onset of childhood obesity. . . while having fun! This is accomplished through various fitness games, which help improve speed, agility, hand/eye coordination, flexibility, and your child's overall fitness. Students from each participating school will be led through our popular and fun training program by their OC Marathon certified coach.
New and Returning schools can join the program this winter as begin to train coaches and get ready for the Spring Program. The Spring "Marathon" Program will begin in February of 2024 and by the end of the program each student will have accumulated the equivalent of 25+ miles of fun activity, and will be ready to finish their own Marathon by completing their final mile at the Kids Run The OC which will take place on May 3, 2025. The event is held in conjunction with The OC Marathon finish line events at the OC Fair and Event Center. The OC Marathon provides the training and program materials for the coaches at each school location. All you need is a committed group of teachers and/or volunteers to run the program on site. In 2024, we had over 5,800 participants from 115 schools in 18 Orange County School Districts in the program and could not have done it without the support of our volunteer coaches at each school and their amazing principals and staff.
KROC Coach Testimonials
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JEFF
“Love Kids Run the OC! Not only does this outstanding program challenge students to be physically active, but the nutrition challenges teach them to make healthy food choices. I have had students of all fitness levels experience success in this program. More important, they learn and develop healthy lifestyles as a result of their time in the KROC program. Highly recommend to all schools!”
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MARIA
“Such a great program! The kids were always excited to come to practice. I loved how KROC incorporates healthy eating habits through nutritional challenges. I got a lot of good feedback from parents about how their kids were eager to accomplish the nutrition challenges too. I look forward to coaching another great season.”
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DANCOISE
“Kids Run the OC is a great way for students to learn that exercise can be fun and take any form! They also learn about good nutrition and making better food choices. Additionally, since we started morning practices few teachers have commented that the students in the program are focusing for longer periods and are not as fidgety during class!! YAY! KROC developing the entire student!”
Kids Run The OC is a proud recipient of the 2019 Running USA Youth Program Award.
