Our foundation is passionate about the fact that we are all hunter gatherers and need to get in our daily miles to be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.

In 2024- 2025 school year we were fortunate to support 5,300 smiling students in 15 schools participating in 4 school districts; OUSD, VUSD, SDUSD, WUSD. We anticipate a 40% increase in 2025/2026. We are also proud to announce that OUSD North Terrace Teacher, Sally Cohenour was selected as a OUSD Teacher of the year for 2024/2025 for her positive impact on the students and learning environment.

We are so proud of the teachers, parents and staff members who support this FREE, positive program.

Every Fall and Spring, we help coordinate free running programs at local elementary and middle schools utilizing an online mileage tracking application with smartphones and/or ipads. Learn how the scanner works here.

Greetings Educators!

We are so excited to let you know that our free, Miles of Smiles Running/Walking program is available for your students and teachers for the rest of 2022/2023.

We encourage you to join now and get the program going. In the fall, we will just need to update the student lists.

We have a variety of free incentives available including:

1. Individual Mileage Completion certificates

2. Classroom Mileage Charts

3. Fitness finders running feet charms

4. Miles of Smiles Shoelaces (50 Miles) Running Across California finisher medal (170) miles

6. Running Across California Car Magnets (170 Miles)

The goal of the program is to have students average at least one mile per day to help put a smile on the face and improve focus in the classroom.

We believe “Miles of Smiles” will help each student reach their goals of good mental, physical and emotional health. To start a program, contact us at [email protected] or use the contact form to the below.

Thank you for supporting our Miles of Smiles Program!