Mile in My Shoes

Our mission: Running together to transform ourselves, one another, and our communities.

Our teams of Resident Members (people staying in shelters, reentry centers and recovery programs) and volunteer Run Mentors have run thousands of miles side by side, completing races from one mile to a marathon(!) in pursuit of our vision: using the power of running to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to build connections, boost wellness, spark social change, and center people traditionally excluded from running spaces.

We provide all Resident Members with new running shoes and gear, training tools, education, incentives (like a GPS running watch at 20 runs) and a safe, motivating, and welcoming community to support them.  Our Members commit to running with their teams 2-3 times a week, with the goal of completing a 5K race or longer (like the Twin Cities Marathon!). Our teams also participate in social and volunteer activities together. Since 2014, over 1200 people experiencing homeless and other barriers have run their first mile with MiMS, 500 have run a 5K, and 75 have run a full or half marathon. 

Your donation goes directly to providing gear, shoes, race entries and training for MiMS Resident Members:

• $20 - Buys winter running gloves and a hat for one Resident Member Runner
• $30 - Pays for a running shirt and shorts
• $50 - Buys a 5k race entry or pair of running shoes for a MiMS runner
• $75 - Sponsors one runner for the City of Lakes Half Marathon
• $100 - Covers the cost of a Garmin GPS watch for an Alumni Member
• $150 - Sponsors one runner in the Twin Cities Marathon
• $300 Covers all the gear for two new Members: hat, gloves, shirt, shorts, socks and shoes.

Become a monthly donor and join the WOO CREW. You'll be supporting MiMS year-round and scoring MiMS swag!