Miles 4 Smiles

🎉 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

• Timing: Professionally timed race with a breakdown of time per kilometer
• Snacks: Post-race snacks and drinks are provided (pizza and snacks!)
• Prizes: Prize baskets will be given out to top finishers
• Goody Bag: Each participant receives a goody bag

👶 Registration Details

• 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
• Shirts: Guarantee a shirt by purchasing online
• Check-in: Check-in begins at 9am on October 11th. Race begins at 10am.

ℹ️ More Info

• Registration Deadline: Online registration closes October 10th at 7 pm
• Info 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 9 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.

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.

🏆 Prizes

Female:

• 17 and under
• 18-45
• 46+

Male:

• 17 and under
• 18-45
• 46+

📱 Connect with Us

Website: leadersforyouthsports.org

Instagram: @leadersforyouthsports

TikTok: @leadersforyouthsports

Facebook: Leaders for Youth Sports

Youtube: Leaders for Youth Sports (@LeadersforYouthSports)

Twitter: @lyfsofficial

Join us on October 11th at 7328 Garden Ln, Portage, MI for a great cause!

For more information, visit this link.