How to Use Mileage Club® to Power Your School Fun Run

Get Students Moving Before, During, and After Race Day

When it comes to creating a fun run that's not just fun - but meaningful, motivating, and impactful - Mileage Club is your go-to program. Developed by Fitness Finders, Mileage Club has helped millions of students across the country get active during recess, PE, and beyond.

Here's how you can use Mileage Club to supercharge your school fun run and turn it into more than a one-day event.

What is Mileage Club?

Mileage Club is a flexible, low-cost running/walking program that helps students log miles over time, earn rewards (like Toe Tokens), and develop a love of movement. It's used year-round by thousands of schools - but it's also a perfect lead-up or complement to your annual school fun run.

How to Use Mileage Club Before the Fun Run

Build Excitement and Endurance

Turn your fun run into a culminating event with a 4 to 6 week Mileage Club Challenge.

• Goal: Help students "train" for the fun run by completing laps at recess, during PE, or after school.
• Track Progress: Use Mileage Club lap cards, sticker charts, or EZ Scan to log miles.
• Motivate: Give Toe Tokens for every mile (4 laps = 1 mile) to show progress and build enthusiasm.

Example Goal: "Let's see who can walk or run 10 miles before the big run!"

During the Fun Run: Bring Mileage Club to Life

Use everything you've built in the weeks prior to creating a high-energy, goal-oriented fun run day:

• Set up your track or route with lap stations
• Award bonus tokens or themed charms for each lap
• Let students log laps in real time using EZ Scan
• Celebrate those who've hit personal milestones

Tip: Create a Mileage Club banner or wall display with every student's total miles!

After the Run: Keep the Momentum Going

Your fun run shouldn't be the end - it should be the launchpad for more movement:

• Continue Mileage Club weekly or monthly
• Track ongoing progress and celebrate every mile
• Introduce classroom competitions or family challenges

Recognition Matters: Celebrate "Marathon Milers" (26.2 miles) or "Club Champions" who hit high milestones.

Why This Works:

• Help students set short and long-term goals
• Builds fitness and endurance over time
• Creates a culture of movement in your school
• Encourages daily activity, not just race-day participation

Final Tip

Pair Mileage Club with Fitness Finders Toe Tokens, awards, and EZ Scan, and your fun run becomes more than just a one-day race - it becomes a movement that lasts all year.