Become a Mile in My Shoes FundRacer and get a free registration to the 2024 City of Lakes Half Marathon!

Run Minnesota and the City of Lakes Half Marathon are excited to announce our official charity partner, Mile in My Shoes! For the sixth year, we will be partnering with this Twin Cities-based nonprofit that brings the transformative power of running to people experiencing homelessness and incarceration. Based at shelters, addiction treatment centers and re-entry programs for people exiting incarceration, Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) teams are made up of shelter residents as well as local community “Run Mentors”. Running together 2-3 times a week leads not only to dramatic improvements in physical & mental health, but to unique friendships that transform every runner involved. And now, YOU have an opportunity to get involved!

Over the past five years, dozens of Mile in My Shoes Resident Members completed the City of Lakes Half Marathon, and our FundRacing team raised over $70,000 to support this amazing program!

What is a FundRacer? FundRacers tap into their circles to share about MiMS’ mission and raise critical funds for the program while training for a City of Lakes. Because MiMS is a 501(c)3 organization that relies solely on donations, every FundRacer plays a critical role in allowing MiMS to bring running to more people experiencing homelessness and other barriers. By raising $500 for Mile in My Shoes, you not only get a FREE entry into this year’s City of Lakes Half, but you score tons of goodies - including a 20% discount at Mill City Running and our exclusive MiMS supersoft hoodie - along the way!

Want to know more before taking the plunge? Reach out to Mile in My Shoes at fundracing@mileinmyshoes.mn.