Medtronic’s Kids Marathon Frequently Asked Questions:

WHAT IS THE MEDTRONMICS KIDS MARATHON?
As a culmination to the spring program, Magnuson will be participating in the Medtronic TC Kids Marathon Cross Country Track Meet to be held at Como Park on Saturday, May 17th. The event will consist of a one-mile and half-mile run giving children of all ages the chance to run to meet personal goals and physical fitness levels. This year all students will be training for the 1-mile run in Miss Willis’s phy-ed class. We had a great turn out last year and most parents participated as well!

WHEN IS THE MARATHON?
Saturday May 17th at Como Park from 9:30am to noon, Festivities begin at 9:30 am with warm-ups followed by the Half-Mile run. The One-Mile run begins at 10:30 am and is followed with a free lunch. They are expecting approximately 1800 people to come to the event, so even though the One-Mile run doesn't start until 10:30 am they recommend you arrive early so you have enough time to park and find your group.

Last year many families stayed after lunch and spent time visiting the Zoo, Conservatory and Como Town Amusement Park.

WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION?
Friday May 2nd.

WHAT IS THE COST?
$12.00 per person (adult or child)

HOW DO I REGISTER?
Click the link register online: http://www.mtcmarathon.org/register

Click here for more instructions for registering online or see the materials sent home.

Our school code is: MAGMAY08

WHAT IF I NEED HELP REGISTERING?
Contact Julie Ledvina if you need help registering. If you do not have access to a computer you can come in and use one of the computers in the computer lab on a Friday afternoon when there are no classes being held in the room.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The event is open to all children and their families.

DO I HAVE TO RUN/WALK WITH MY CHILD?
You do not have to run/walk with your child. We had many adults participate last year. Some walked with their children, some parents walked with each other as the kids ran ahead, and a few carried some of their smaller children.

CAN I STILL HAVE LUNCH IF I DON’T PARTICIPATE?
Yes, but you need to make sure to include yourself in the lunch count when you register your child. An example would be if both parents are going to come to watch with their 2 children, you would start the registration form with 0 adults and 2 children and then on the 2nd page of the form you would enter 4 for the "Number in Party Staying for Lunch" field.

WHAT BENEFITS DO I GET FOR PARTICIPATING?
Registered participants will receive a free t-shirt for the race, medal, and lunch.

In addition, all Magnuson students will be receiving a jump rope even if they do not participate in the Marathon event, as these are a training incentive since all students will be training this spring during Phy Ed class. (We are also hoping to purchase water bottles for all students that they can bring to the race if they able to come.)

HOW & WHEN WILL I GET MY FAMILY'S T-SHIRTS & RACE NUMBERS?
We will pick up T-shirts and numbers prior to race day for all families who registered with our school code and distribute them prior to May 17, so that you can wear them to the event.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK AND MEET THE REST OF THE MAGNSUON FAMILIES?
We will be sending detailed information on location, maps, and parking etc. closer to the day of the event.

WHAT IF I WANT MY CHILD TO PARTICIPATE BUT I CAN’T BRING HIM/HER?
Talk to another parent whom maybe able to bring your child or contact Julie Ledvina and she can help make arrangements.

WHAT DO I DO WITH THE TRAINING SHEETS?
We encourage you to take advantage of the training sheets and make this a fun family activity! Exercising is a great way to teach our kids about the values of fitness.