The White Oak Marathon is Back for 2022!
The White Oak Marathon is an opportunity for kids to get active as they try to complete the 26.2 miles distance of the marathon. Students will work on running or walking 25 miles over 6 weeks. Then during the last week of the marathon students will complete the final 1.2 miles of the marathon together at school.
Sign Up
If your student wishes to participate in the marathon, please be sure to complete the marathon registration and return it to school the week of October 3-7. The PTA will be set up to receive registration forms during the morning of this week. The registration deadline will be October 7.
Morning Training Runs
To help students reach the first 25 miles of the marathon, we will have several morning run sessions before school. These runs will take place on the track besides the carpool entrance. Please do not let students out of the car until there is an adult present.
Tuesday Mornings from 8:40-9:05: 3-5 grade students
Thursday Mornings from 8:40-9:05: Kindergarten-2 grade students
Tuesday Mornings from 8:40-9:05: 3-5 grade students
Thursday Mornings from 8:40-9:05: Kindergarten-2 grade students
Volunteer Help
We will require some parent volunteers during the morning runs from 8:40-9:10 to supervise and mark laps for the students as they run. If you are able to help out during this time, please CLICK HERE to sign up for a day. Thank you!
Final 1.2 Miles
The final 1.2 miles of the marathon will be held on the afternoon of Friday, November 18th at the school (Time to be determined). All students who are registered in the marathon will complete the final mile together while teachers and students not in the marathon cheer them on.