Miles for Kids Event Returns for 100-Mile Charity Run
The Miles for Kids event is set to return on Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, featuring runner Jeremy Newman undertaking a 100-mile journey across schools in the Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo districts. Starting from Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in…
Fargo Valley City, ND, September 28, 2026 —
The Miles for Kids event is scheduled to return on Thursday, October 1, and Friday. This year’s iteration will feature runner Jeremy Newman embarking on a 100-mile journey that will span across various schools within the Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo districts.
The event is set to commence from Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, located in south Fargo. The 100-mile route is designed to cover schools across both the Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo school districts.
According to the event’s stated aims, the run serves a dual purpose: to honor the legacy of Mark Knutson and to generate funds for Shoes for Kids. Shoes for Kids is identified as a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing footwear to children who are in need.
The specific year for the October 1st and Friday dates was not provided in the available information. Details regarding the exact schedule of the 100-mile route, specific schools to be visited, or the fundraising goals for this year’s Miles for Kids event were not detailed.
The event’s objective is to support children in the community by ensuring they have appropriate footwear, facilitated through the Shoes for Kids initiative. The participation of Jeremy Newman in this significant distance run highlights the commitment to raising awareness and funds for this cause.
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