Kilometer Kids is Atlanta Track Club's oldest and largest youth running program. The free, game-based curriculum is designed to teach kids in grades K-5 about goal setting, healthy habits, respect, and community building, all by exposing them to the sport of running. Over the course of the 10-week season, the goal for every Kilometer Kid is to run 13.1 or 26.2 miles (depending on how many practices they attend each week). There is no fee to participate, and the program is for all elementary students regardless of running ability or experience. Being a Kilometer Kid is not about running the fastest or winning the race. Instead, it's all about working hard, being kind, and having fun while becoming more physically active, being a part of a team, and finding joy in the process.
SITE LEAD registration for Fall 2024 is now closed. If you are interested in hosting a site for Spring 2025, please reach out to kilometerkids@atlantatrackclub.org.
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION for Fall 2024 is NOW CLOSED! To be added to the e-list to for future seasons, please fill out this form.
If you are looking for a program for middle schoolers, please check out Atlanta Track Club's Youth Team.
Date & Time
- Spring 2025 Season: February 24-May 9, 2025
Location
- Bring it to your school, neighborhood, or community organization!
Cost
- FREE
Fall 2024 Program Locations
Kilometer Kids Participant Registration is now closed for Fall 2024. To see our team locations for this fall, please explore below using the map and filters. To be added to the e-list to for future seasons, please fill out this form.
Al Falah Academy (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
1835 Shackleford Court
Norcross, GA 30093
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Aretē Enrichment Academy (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Woolsey Baptist Church 115 Hampton Road
Fayetteville, GA 30215
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Arrow Classical Academy (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Rabbit Hill Park 400 Rabbit Hill Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
Please reach out to the group directly for registration and practice information.
Ashford Park Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
2968 Cravenridge Drive NE
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Athens Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Auburn Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Auburn Elementary 1334 6th Avenue
Auburn, GA 30011
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Baldwin Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Baldwin Elementary 123 Price Place
Norcross, GA 30071
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Beaver Ridge Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Beaver Ridge Elementary 1978 Beaver Ruin Rd
Norcross, GA 30071
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Benteen Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Benteen Elementary 1410 Cassanova St SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Bessie Branham Running Chickens (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Bessie Branham Park 2051 Delano Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30317
Wednesdays & Sundays: 4:30-5:15pm/6-6:45pm
Britt Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Britt Elementary 2503 Sklyand Drive
Snellville, GA 30078
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Brook Run Park Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Cheney Stadium Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
City of Alpharetta Parks & Rec (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Alpharetta Community Center 175 Roswell St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
This program is open to City of Alpharetta residents only. For access to registration, please reach out to [email protected] with the Parks & Recreation Dept.
City of Knowledge Islamic School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
4255 Lawrenceville Highway
Lilburn, GA 30047
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Clarkston Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Clarkston High School 618 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5-6 pm
Covington Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
D.A.T.E. Academy (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
D.A.T.E. Academy 1492 Kelton Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Dekalb Christian Home Educators (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
5312 W. Mountain Street
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Please reach out to the church directly for registration and practice information.
Duncan Creek Elementary School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Duncan Creek Elementary School 4500 Braselton Highway
Hoschton, GA 30548
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
EE Robinson Park South Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
EE Robinson Park South 650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Wednesdays & Saturdays: 5:30-6:30 pm / 10-11 am
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy 1340 Enota Ave. NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
EPIC Homeschool Running Club (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Louis Suggs Memorial Park 6040 Spring St
Austell, GA 30168
Please reach out to the group directly for registration and practice information.
Evansdale Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
2914 Evans Woods Dr
Doraville, GA 30340
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School 101 5th Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Fort Moore Kilometer Kids (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Doughboy Stadium 394 Lauber Ave
Fort Moore, GA 31905
Please reach out to the group directly for registration and practice information.
Fowler Park Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Fox Hills Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Jenkins Park in the Fox Hill Subdivision 3778 Fox Hills Drive
Marietta, GA 30067
Saturdays: 10-11 am
Hapeville Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park 680 S Central Ave
Hapeville, GA 30354
Wednesdays: 5:30-6:30 pm
Henderson Mill Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
2408 Henderson Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30345
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Hope-Hill Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Hope-Hill Elementary 112 Boulevard NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Huntley Hills Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Huntley Hills Elementary 2112 Seaman Circle
Atlanta, GA 30341
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Impact Racing Ministry (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
223 Kentucky Avenue
Griffin, GA 30223
Please reach out to the group directly for registration and practice information.
International Charter Academy of Georgia (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
International Charter Academy of Georgia 3705 Engineering Dr
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
International Community School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
International Community School 2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Kemp Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Kemp Elementary 10990 Folsom Road
Hampton, GA 30228
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Keswick Park Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
King Springs Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
1041 Reed Road
Smyrna, GA 30082
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
KIPP Ways Primary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
KIPP Ways Academy 350 Temple St NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Lake Ridge Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Lake Ridge Elementary 7900 Lake Ridge Cir.
Riverdale, GA 30296
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Lilburn Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Lilburn Elementary School 531 Lilburn School Road NW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Marietta Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Marshall Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Marshall Elementary 5885 Maddox Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Midtown International School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Midtown International School 1575 Sheridan Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Milford Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Milford Elementary 390 Austell Rd
Marietta, GA 30008
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Montgomery Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Montgomery Elementary 3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30319
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Morningside Milers (PUBLIC)
Mt. Zion Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Mt. Zion Elementary 2984 Mt Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Mountain View Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Norcross Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
150 Hunt St
Norcross, GA 30071
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Northwest Classical Academy (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
3010 Cobb Parkway NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Oakhurst Recreation Center (PUBLIC)
Ola Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Ola Elementary 278 N Ola Rd
McDonough, GA 30252
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Peachtree Corners (PTC) Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Pickneyville Middle School 5440 W Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Wednesdays & Fridays: 5-6 pm
Pickett's Mill Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Pickett's Mill Elementary 6400 Old Stilesboro Rd NW
Acworth, GA 30101
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Piedmont Park Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Powder Springs Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Powder Springs Elementary 4570 Grady Grier Dr
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Primrose School of Five Forks (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Primrose School of Five Forks 3030 River Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Saint John Neumann Regional Catholic School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
791 Tom Smith Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Shallowford Presbyterian School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Shallowford Presbyterian School 2375 Shallowford Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Sharp Creek Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
115 Old Muse Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Smyrna Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Smyrna Elementary 1099 Fleming St
Smyrna, GA 30080
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Smyrna Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Southwest Atlanta Speed Racers (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
The Rev. James Orange Park at Oakland City 1305 Oakland Ln SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Fridays & Sundays: 4-5 pm / 10-11 am
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
240 Arnold Street
Hapeville, GA 30354
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Swint Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Swint Elementary 500 GA-138
Jonesboro, GA 30238
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
The Howard School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
The Howard School 1192 Foster St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
The Museum School (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
923 Forrest Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Tritt Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Tritt Elementary 4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Tucker Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
Underwood Hills Trackstars (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Underwood Hills Park 1845 Harper St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:15-6:15 pm
Vanderlyn Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Varner Elementary (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Varner Elementary 4761 Gaydon Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Please reach out to the school directly for registration and practice information.
Westside Park Kilometer Kids (PUBLIC)
YMCA - Carl Sanders (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead 1160 Moores Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
Please reach out to the YMCA directly for registration and practice information.
YMCA - Cowart (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Cowart Family YMCA 3692 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:30-6:30 pm
YMCA - Decatur (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Decatur Family YMCA 1100 Clairemont Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 4:30-5:30 pm
YMCA - Northwest (PUBLIC)
Program Type: public
Northwest Family YMCA 1700 Dennis Kemp Lane
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Tuesdays: 5-6 pm
YMCA - Robert D. Fowler
Program Type: private
Robert D. Fowler YMCA 5600 West Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Please reach out to the YMCA directly for registration and practice information.
YMCA - Summit Family (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
Summit Family YMCA 1765 GA-34
Newnan, GA 30265
Please reach out to the YMCA directly for registration and practice information.
YMCA - The Villages At Carver (PRIVATE)
Program Type: private
The Villages At Carver YMCA 1600 Pryor Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Please reach out to the YMCA directly for registration and practice information.
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What Happens At A Kilometer Kids Practice?
Curious about what a Kilometer Kids practice is really like? At practice, we always focus on building healthy habits like warming up before we start moving, practicing good sportsmanship, playing running-based games, tracking mileage on our runs, working towards our goals (e.g. running a half or full marathon), earning cool incentives, meeting professional athletes, and, of course, working hard, being kind, and having fun. Check out this video to see for yourself what Kilometer Kids is all about.
The Site-Based Program
What makes Kilometer Kids different from many other sports-based youth development programs is that we do not train outside volunteers and send them out to schools and communities. Instead, in order to host a Kilometer Kids program, we require someone from that school or community to serve as the coach.
Every program site is unique with different needs, and a member of that community is best equipped to understand those needs. We believe this model fosters a greater sense of camaraderie and trust. So, if you are a teacher looking to start an afterschool physical activity program for your students, a parent trying to get the kids in your neighborhood moving, or a member of a community organization looking for new sports-based youth programming, our site-based Kilometer Kids program is for you!
As the site lead/head coach, you have the flexibility to decide whether you will participate for the fall and/or spring season, where your team will practice, and what days and times works best for you and your participants to meet. When you register as a Kilometer Kids site lead/head coach, you will get FREE access to:
- Our 10-week, gamed-based running curriculum consisting of daily lesson plans that include weekly themes and discussion questions, fun games, daily runs and resources for further learning
- Coaching orientation, CPR/First Aid training, and SafeSport certification to prepare you for the season
- Electronic mileage tracking tools to make tracking your participants' progress streamlined and organized
- T-shirts, wristbands and other incentives to motivate your Kilometer Kids to reach the goal of running 13.1 or 26.2 total miles
- Opportunities for your participants to compete in FREE, fun, midweek runs and other Atlanta Track Club youth running events
- Support, consulting and mentoring from Atlanta Track Club Staff, elite athletes and veteran Kilometer Kids coaches
Please email us at kilometerkids@atlantatrackclub.org if you have questions about starting a program.
Donate here to support community initiatives like Kilometer Kids!
The program launched in 2007 with one location serving 38 kids. Since then, Kilometer Kids has grown significantly and now impacts thousands of children each year in the Atlanta region and beyond. The program is funded by Atlanta Track Club, private donations, foundation grants, and community partners. Kilometer Kids is also an official charity of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race.
Inspiring The Next Generation
At Atlanta Track Club, a primary goal is to inspire the next generation of runners and walkers. We provide our youth program participants the opportunity to meet professional track and field athletes and to learn how they started their running and walking journeys, overcame personal challenges, and became elite athletes! Every season, members of Atlanta Track Club Elite visit many of our Kilometer Kids program sites to help lead participants through a proper warmup and cooldown, answer questions, share advice, play running games with the teams, and cheer Kilometer Kids on as they work towards their mileage goals,.
If you are interested in starting a program and bringing some professional runners to your school, organization or neighborhood, email us to learn more about this unique opportunity to help inspire your young runners and walkers.
Meet The Staff Team
Madison Hafitz: Senior Program Manager, Kilometer Kids & Youth Running
Madison is the Kilometer Kids Senior Program Manager! Born and raised in Atlanta, she has fond memories of running the Peachtree Junior as a kid. After almost a decade away, she is excited to be back in warmer climate to join Atlanta Track Club to support youth through increasing access to opportunities for physical activity, and to build community through sport. Madison played collegiate soccer at Tufts University where she earned her B.A. in Community Health & Anthropology. She went on to earn her Master's in Public Health in Health Behavior & Health Education from the University of Michigan. In her free time, you can find Madison cheering on Atlanta United, looking for any excuse to eat ice cream, or planning her next travel adventure.
To learn more about Madison's journey with running, sports-based youth development, and Atlanta Track Club, watch this video. Check out her story in the January 2021 issue of Wingfoot Magazine as well as her feature by Microsoft as a part of their 2023 Game Changers campaign highlighting women in sports!
Kathleen Schellman: Program Coordinator, Kilometer Kids & Youth Running
Kathleen is the Kilometer Kids Program Coordinator! She grew up in Atlanta, where her passion for sport and running developed through her high school years. Her first "real race" was the Peachtree Road Race at age 13, where she set her sights on beating her mom—and succeeded! After earning her B.S. in Kinesiology Exercise Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham while competing on their cross country and track teams, Kathleen is thrilled to join Kilometer Kids staff. She is eager to create more opportunities for Atlanta's youth to experience the benefits of exercise and establish lifelong healthy habits. Through her work, she hopes to inspire Atlanta's next generation to embrace movement and well-being as cornerstones of their lives.