FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
100 Mile Club Earns Active Schools Program Endorsement
Norco, CA– February 20, 2025 – 100 Mile Club, a non-profit youth physical fitness program that challenges kids to run, jog, or walk 100 miles over the course of a school year, is thrilled to announce its endorsement by Active Schools. This prestigious recognition underscores 100 Mile Club’s commitment to promoting physical activity and healthy habits in children through a structured and effective program.
Active Schools is a comprehensive resource that identifies and validates programs proven to increase physical activity in school settings. Their endorsement signifies that 100 Mile Club has undergone rigorous review and meets the highest standards for program effectiveness and positive impact on student health.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this endorsement from Active Schools,” says BJ Walker, 100 Mile Club Executive Director. This recognition validates the hard work of our staff, coaches, and volunteers and, most importantly, the dedication of the schools that participate in 100 Mile Club. We’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of this program in building healthier, more confident kids, and this endorsement will help us reach even more children.”
100 Mile Club program provides a simple yet powerful framework for schools and communities to encourage physical activity. Students track their running mileage throughout the school year, earning recognition and rewards as they reach milestones. Beyond the physical benefits, the program fosters character development, goal setting, and teamwork.
“Congratulations on obtaining program endorsement in four of the nine essential elements of an active school culture! 100-Mile Club’s commitment to delivering evidence-based physical activity programming in schools is commendable,” says Brian Dauenhauer, Ph.D. Director, UNC Active Schools Institute
This endorsement from Active Schools further strengthens 100 Mile Club’s position as a leading program in the field of youth physical activity. The organization remains committed to its mission of empowering children to achieve their full potential through running and healthy lifestyle choices.
About 100 Mile Club:
100 Mile Club, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization engages and empowers kids and families to achieve a healthy lifestyle through physical activity; preventing childhood inactivity and obesity, one child, one school, and one community at a time. Since 1993, 100 Mile Club has been the elite school-based physical activity program leading health and wellness of students and others across the nation. More information about the 100 Mile Club at www.100mileclub.com.
About Active Schools:
Active Schools isn’t a particular program; it’s an multi-faceted approach to providing an active school environment through physical education and before, during and after school physical activity. Active Schools mission is to ensure the integration of evidence-based physical activity programs into every student’s PK-12 education. More information about Active Schools is available at https://www.activeschoolsus.org/
Contact:
Karina Villasenor
100 Mile Club-Social Media & Program Development Manager
951-340-2290
