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7328 Garden Ln, Portage MI

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

🏃‍♀️ Miles 4 Smiles 5K Race

The annual Miles 4 Smiles Run/Walk 5K is back! This family-friendly, charity 5K race is open to all community members and raises money for our youth-led nonprofit Leaders for Youth Sports (formerly known as Aid For All). Join us as we break down the financial barriers blocking children from pursuing the sports they love.

📅 Race Information

Post-race snacks: Snacks and drinks are provided (pizza and snacks!)
Prizes: Prize baskets will be given out to top finishers
Goodie bag: Each participant receives a goody bag
Discounts: Student discounts offered! Use code "StudentDiscount" for Registration Only or "StudentDiscountShirt" for Registration + Shirt
Free for kids: Kids under age 10 register for free
Shirt guarantee: Guarantee a shirt by purchasing online
Check-in: Begins at 8:30 am on October 11th. Race begins at 9 am.

ℹ️ More Info

Registration deadline: Online registration closes October 10th at 7 pm
Information packets: Participants will receive information packets via email on October 10th. These packets include route maps, arrival/ending times, volunteer information, etc.
Day-of registration: For those who do not register online by October 10th at 7 pm, come in person at 8:30 am to register day-of and pay in cash.
T-shirts: Limited amounts of t-shirts will be sold on the day of the race for $15, paid with cash.

👥 Who We Are

Leaders for Youth Sports is a youth-led nonprofit founded by local high school students Brianna Zhang, Janelle Yao, and Aanya Goel. As dancers, tennis players, and soccer players facing financial barriers to playing sports, our mission is to make youth sports more accessible and build future leaders. According to a 2022 study by the financial services company LendingTree, 60% of families experience financial strain from their children's sports. Due to their high cost from classes to equipment and transportation, sports are a financial strain on many families. Sports extracurriculars are vital to the healthy development of children, contributing to their physical fitness, cognitive skills, social life, emotional well-being, leadership abilities, and so much more. Thousands of children have to grow up without access to these integral developmental activities, and Leaders for Youth Sports is empowering young leaders to take action and help kids in their own communities.

Funds raised at the Miles 4 Smiles charity 5K will go toward our youth sports programs (such as distributing equipment) and expanding our mission to more communities.