At the Move Your Feet Before You Eat Foundation, we believe we’re all born to move — daily activity is essential for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

During the 2024–2025 school year, we were proud to support 5,300 students across 15 schools in four districts (OUSD, VUSD, SDUSD, WUSD). We anticipate a 40% increase in participation for 2025–2026. Congratulations to Sally Cohenour, North Terrace Elementary, for being named an OUSD Teacher of the Year for her inspiring impact on students and her school community.

We’re grateful for the teachers, parents, and staff who make this free, positive program possible. Each fall and spring, we coordinate free running programs at local elementary and middle schools using a digital mileage-tracking app.

Free program incentives include:

• Mileage completion certificates

• Classroom mileage charts

• Fitness Finders running charms

• Miles of Smiles shoelaces (50 miles)

• Running Across California finisher medals (170 miles)

Our goal is simple: help every student average at least one mile per day to boost health, happiness, and focus in the classroom.

We believe Miles of Smiles helps every child move toward stronger bodies and brighter minds. To start a program, contact us at [email protected] or fill out the contact form below.

Thank you for supporting our Miles of Smiles Program!