The Secret Marathon

A movement for equality

Film Resources

We are proud to share that thanks to the generous contributions from the Secret 3K and the Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Memorial Fund we have been able to develop resources for parents, teachers and youth leaders to help you further explore the themes of the film. Please click on the following links to download the resources.

Film Discussion Guide

Youth Discussion Guide

Difficult Questions Children Ask & Answers

Food Pairing For Film Screenings
from Afghan Cultural Advisor, Hirra Farooqie

3K Training Program - 10 Weeks

3K Training Program - 4 Weeks

Guide to Getting Involved

Lesson Plan

The Secret Marathon Animation E-Book

Please note this book can be downloaded, printed and photocopied for educational purposes. We encourage you to make a copy for your school library, youth group or organization. Please note that sale of the book is strictly forbidden.


Calgary Girl Guides - Photo Credit: Neil Zeller

Tell Us What you Thought!

We love to hear from groups that have watched The Secret Marathon. Please tell us how it changed your perspective or inspired you by sending us a note at info@thesecretmarathon.com We also love to receive pictures! Consider one of the following options

  • Have youth share a selfie with you of them watching the film and select some to share or create a composite collage of all of them.

  • Have youth write on a piece of paper what equality means to them and hold it up to the camera.

 

Kate & Martin in Afghanistan

Other Commonly Asked Questions

  • Interested in having Martin Parnell speak to your group? Please email Martin directly at info@martinparnell.com

  • Interest in having Kate McKenzie speak to your group? Please email Kate directly at info@thesecretmarathon.com

  • Please note that The Secret Marathon film is rated PG and we encourage instructors and youth leaders to ensure there is opportunity for discussion following the film. We also have a Children’s Adaptation of the film that is rated G and is 30 minutes long. This version has been specifically designed for audiences 10 and younger.

Interested in registering your group for the Secret 3K?

We have a subsidized rate just for you!
Learn more at https://www.secret3k.com/school

 

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