How to Plan Your Mileage Club® Season: Scheduling & Weather Tips for Schools

It’s never too early to start planning your Mileage Club® season! Thoughtful scheduling can make your program smoother, more consistent, and more enjoyable for students. Below are some updated planning tips to help you pick the right frequency, season timing, and routine for your school.

Plan with Your Local Climate in Mind

Weather plays a big role in how often your students can run. If your area has frequent rain or unpredictable conditions, try scheduling Mileage Club® more frequently. For example:


If your goal is to run 2–3 days a week, consider scheduling daily, knowing weather may cancel some days.


Running every day is still healthy and appropriate as long as it’s fun and low-pressure.


“It is okay to run every day as long as it is fun and the students aren’t pressured.”
— Debbie Drake, Mileage Club® Coordinator

Also consider seasonal conditions. Ask yourself:

• Is August too hot to start strong?

• Is your field muddy in early spring?

• Is September “just right” in your region?

• Does winter weather limit outdoor time?

Knowing your local patterns will help your program feel smooth instead of stressful.

Choose a Schedule That Fits Your School Rhythm

Every school operates differently, so no one schedule fits all. Look at your school calendar and consider:

• Recess patterns
• Holidays and short weeks
• State testing windows
• Field day or end-of-year events
• PE rotation schedules

The most important factor is consistency. A clear weekly pattern helps students and teachers:

• Build habits
• Anticipate run days
• Feel excited rather than surprised

Even 2 consistent days per week can make a huge impact when done all year long.

Think About Volunteer Support

Volunteers help Mileage Club® run smoothly, especially if you use scanning stations or distribute tokens. Consider:

• Are parents more available in fall than spring?
• Do teachers have more flexibility at certain times of day?
• Does your community show up more when the weather is mild?

Often, pleasant weather = more volunteers, which means your program can feel more joyful and efficient. Scheduling with volunteer availability in mind is not only practical — it supports a better student experience.

Keep Students at the Center

Regardless of weather, schedules, or volunteer levels, Mileage Club® is ultimately about helping students build confidence, joy in movement, and personal goal-setting skills.

Plan with flexibility. Lead with encouragement. Celebrate progress — not perfection.

Your goal isn’t just to run laps.
It’s to help students realize:
“I can do hard things, one step at a time.”