Marathon Kids Run the Final Lap

The friendly Whole Foods fruit people led the runners.

Congratulations to the students and families who completed a 26.2 mile marathon as part of this year's Marathon Kids program. I was so proud of the hundreds of kids and their families who ran their final lap at the track at the Toney Burger Center. I’m so proud of all of these students for running enough over the past months to meet their 26.2 mile goal. Some of them ran even more!

Reilly Elementary moms ran with their kids.

Superintendent at the starting line with students from Williams Elementary.

Physical activity like running and walking is important not just because it makes us feel better, but it also makes us fit and healthy and ready to learn. That’s why, as superintendent, I’m so glad when so many AISD students participate in the Marathon Kids event each year. Keep on moving!

President Torres and Trustee Barksdale hand out medals to kids and parents.