What is the Marathon Project?

The Marathon Project is sponsored by the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education of Dutchess County, Inc (CAPE). It is  a new, innovative distance running program that focuses on at-risk youth within the Poughkeepsie and Beacon City Schools as well as youth within the Dutchess County Department of Probation.

Marathon Project Recognized by Runner's World

Information about the Marathon Project is now published on one of Runner's World's sites, Kids Running. Link to the site.

Details of the Marathon Project

This program is an after-school training program that aims to reduce risk factors such as childhood obesity, gang involvement, school drop out, and substance abuse.  The Marathon Project provides opportunities for students to set and achieve goals, explore avenues for character development, improve health, and build positive student/adult relationships through mentoring.

Participants within this program will also take part in some MHRRC races while they are “in training”. The MHRRC races will be a wonderful developmental asset for youth to connect with our community.  The final goal for students involved in the project will be running in the Philadelphia ½ or Full Marathon in November 2007.

Athletes participating in the Beacon Time Trials, April 21, 2007

Mentors participating in Marathon Project Beacon Time Trials, April 21, 2007