Marathon High is a free, after school running and mentorship program that empowers high school students across Northeast Florida, especially those not involved in traditional athletics, to improve their physical and mental well-being while building confidence, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits through training to complete a half marathon.
Each season, students are supported by dedicated coaches, adult running buddies, and a community that believes in their potential. Through teamwork, goal setting, and training, participants discover their strength, overcome challenges, and cross the finish line believing in what they are capable of achieving—both on and off the course.
Marathon High
Training Teens for the Race—and for Life.
We empower teens across Northeast Florida to train for and complete a 13.1-mile half marathon, while gaining lifelong benefits—goal setting, self-respect, leadership, teamwork, improved health, and the dedication it takes to show up week after week for four months.
YEARS RUNNING
SO FAR
16
VOLUNTEERS & COACHES
EACH YEAR
100+
STUDENTS
COMPLETED HALF-MARATHON
3,000+
COLLECTIVE
MILES RUN
IN TOTAL TO DATE
584,000
"I adore Marathon High, it makes me feel like I'm a part of something bigger than myself. I feel involved in my community, as if I'm running for a purpose besides myself. Exercise has been a huge part of my life, but now, I feel like it is my life. After every run, I feel fantastic; I feel like I'm on cloud nine. Marathon High has shown me how much support you can receive, as well as how much support can be given to others. I love Marathon High, it has already changed my life." ~MH student