Volunteers are needed for our Gates 2025 Kids Run the OC program! This program relies heavily on parent volunteers, and our students are in need of Coaches, Equipment Helpers, and Snack Helpers. No prior coaching or running experience needed!
Please sign up here.

¡Se necesitan voluntarios para nuestro programa Gates 2025 Kids Run the OC! Este programa depende en gran medida de padres voluntarios, y nuestros estudiantes necesitan entrenadores, ayudantes de equipos y ayudantes de refrigerios.
Por favor regístrese aquí.

FAQs: 

What is Kids Run the OC?
Kids Run the OC is a running program created by the OC Marathon Foundation that promotes fitness among grade school children. Students who sign up for the program will train after school 1 day per week and run the final mile of their “marathon” at the OC Fairgrounds, on Saturday, May 3rd. 

Do I need coaching experience to volunteer,
and will I have to run?
No! All materials, schedules, and activities for each practice will be given to you. And, coaches are not expected to run themselves. 

What are the expectations of coaches?
Coaches must be available to attend an in person coach training at 3:00pm on January 30th, all practices are on Thursdays in February, March, and April from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and the day of the final race at the OC Fair Grounds on the morning of Saturday, May 3rd. 

Is there anything else I can do besides coach?
Yes! We can always use help with snacks and equipment. We can also use parent volunteers on race day to assist with coordinating the running groups, snacks, handing out completion certificates, and photography. 

Please click here to sign up. 

Student sign up information will be sent out in January, pending enough volunteers. 

Please contact Erin Barco at
kidsrunoc@gatespta.org