More About MiMS
What Is Mile in My Shoes?
Based in homeless shelters, addiction recovery programs and re-entry centers for people exiting incarceration, Mile in My Shoes views running as a tool for both personal and collective transformation. By centering people and spaces historically excluded by the running community, our teams use movement as a catalyst for social justice. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, our Resident Members and Run Mentors not only find common ground, but learn from and reach out to one another for support. As we transform ourselves, we transform one another, and we transform our communities.
Our Mission
We run together to transform ourselves, one another, and our community.
Our Vision
Mile in My Shoes uses 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.
Our Values
Guided by the following philosophies and values, we:
Prioritize Inclusion & Safety: We believe everyone should be able to run, and do so safely - especially those historically excluded from running spaces.
Show Up: We show up, are present, and honor the potential we see in ourselves and one another.
Have an open & curious mindset: Genuine interest in one another, and our own willingness to be vulnerable, lead to community connectedness and shifts in perceptions.
Embrace the Challenge(s): We grow by being challenged. Whether it be a difficult conversation, workout, or mood, we commit to embracing the hard stuff in order to grow.
Recognize Our Collective Value: Every person brings to the circle their own unique lived experiences, and every person brings value. Therefore, everyone who joins us makes us better.
Our runners say it best:
- "What could be better than starting your day to applause? I run for the WOO!"
- "I've never been part of such a supportive group. Up until Mile in My Shoes, all I ever heard every day is "You are worthless." Now I come to MiMS and feel like I can be successful at something."
- "This is the best part of my week. I wouldn't miss it."
100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Mile in My Shoes, a 501(c)(3) organization.
