Miles 4 Smiles
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Portage, Michigan
- Price $20.00 - $32.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and community spirit at the annual Miles 4 Smiles Run/Walk 5K! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11, 2025, as we gather in beautiful Portage, Kalamazoo to support a wonderful cause. This family-friendly charity event invites participants of all ages to join in the excitement while raising funds for Leaders for Youth Sports, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to breaking down financial barriers that prevent children from enjoying the sports they love.
The Miles 4 Smiles 5K promises a professionally timed race with plenty of post-race goodies, including delicious pizza and snacks! Participants will receive goody bags, and prize baskets await the top finishers in various age categories. Kids under 10 can join the fun for free, making this an inclusive event for the whole family. With check-in starting at 9 AM and the race kicking off at 10 AM, it's the perfect opportunity to promote an active lifestyle while supporting a great cause. Sign up online by October 10th to guarantee your shirt and be part of this uplifting community event!
The Miles 4 Smiles 5K promises a professionally timed race with plenty of post-race goodies, including delicious pizza and snacks! Participants will receive goody bags, and prize baskets await the top finishers in various age categories. Kids under 10 can join the fun for free, making this an inclusive event for the whole family. With check-in starting at 9 AM and the race kicking off at 10 AM, it's the perfect opportunity to promote an active lifestyle while supporting a great cause. Sign up online by October 10th to guarantee your shirt and be part of this uplifting community event!
Organiser's Description
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 [http://leadersforyouthsports.org] (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
timer clock Professionally timed race with a breakdown of time per kilometer
Post-race snacks and drinks are provided (pizza and snacks!)
Prize baskets will be given out to top finishers
Each participant receives a goody bag
Student discounts offered! Use code "StudentDiscount" for Registration Only or "StudentDiscountShirt" for Registration + Shirt
Kids under age 10 register for free
Guarantee a shirt by purchasing online
Check-in begins at 9am on October 11th. Race begins at 10am.
MORE INFO
* Online registration closes October 10th at 7 pm
* Participants will receive information packets via email on October 10th. These packets include route maps, arrival/ending times, volunteer information, etc.
* 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.
* Limited amounts of t-shirts will be sold on the day of the race for $15, paid with cash.
* Children under the age of 10 years old are free!
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.
PRIZES
Female
* 17 and under
* 18-45
* 46+
Male
* 17 and under
* 18-45
* 46+
CONNECT WITH US
Website: leadersforyouthsports.org [http://leadersforyouthsports.org]
Instagram: @leadersforyouthsports
TikTok: @leadersforyouthsports
Facebook: Leaders for Youth Sports
Youtube: Leaders for Youth Sports (@LeadersforYouthSports)
Twitter: @lyfsofficial
RACE INFORMATION
timer clock Professionally timed race with a breakdown of time per kilometer
Post-race snacks and drinks are provided (pizza and snacks!)
Prize baskets will be given out to top finishers
Each participant receives a goody bag
Student discounts offered! Use code "StudentDiscount" for Registration Only or "StudentDiscountShirt" for Registration + Shirt
Kids under age 10 register for free
Guarantee a shirt by purchasing online
Check-in begins at 9am on October 11th. Race begins at 10am.
MORE INFO
* Online registration closes October 10th at 7 pm
* Participants will receive information packets via email on October 10th. These packets include route maps, arrival/ending times, volunteer information, etc.
* 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.
* Limited amounts of t-shirts will be sold on the day of the race for $15, paid with cash.
* Children under the age of 10 years old are free!
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.
PRIZES
Female
* 17 and under
* 18-45
* 46+
Male
* 17 and under
* 18-45
* 46+
CONNECT WITH US
Website: leadersforyouthsports.org [http://leadersforyouthsports.org]
Instagram: @leadersforyouthsports
TikTok: @leadersforyouthsports
Facebook: Leaders for Youth Sports
Youtube: Leaders for Youth Sports (@LeadersforYouthSports)
Twitter: @lyfsofficial
Races
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Registration + Shirt
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.00
Save money with this deal and guarantee a shirt! $7 off student discount code: StudentDiscountShirt Kids 8 & under run for free! (shirt costs $15) -
Registration Only
Sat 11th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$20.00
$5 off student discount code: StudentDiscount Kids 8 and under run for free!
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