We started Mind Over Miles with one belief: We can do hard things together.

For the past seven months, that's meant "Matcha Runs, Field Days, and building third spaces to start the conversation regarding mental health." What started as a small idea has grown into more than 2,500 participants across 15 events in Orange County and Los Angeles, and we're just getting started!

Here's what we've learned along the way: showing up for a hard run is easier when someone's cheering you on. Showing up for a hard day is easier the same way. Every Mind Over Miles event is built to be that space — somewhere strangers become the people who check in on you, celebrate with you, and remind you that you don't have to carry things alone.

As Mind Over Miles continues to grow, so does our vision. While movement will always be at the heart of our community, our next step is to intentionally integrate mental health education, resources, and support into everything we do.

We plan to expand beyond runs and walks by offering therapist-led community events, mental health workshops, and educational seminars that provide practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, burnout, and everyday challenges. Our goal is to create safe spaces where conversations about mental health feel normal, accessible, and free from stigma.

We also hope to partner with licensed mental health professionals, local organizations, and wellness experts to offer support groups, guided mindfulness and meditation sessions, journaling workshops, guest speaker events, and resource fairs that connect our community with available services. Through these partnerships, we'll ensure our programming is evidence-based, inclusive, and impactful.

Your donation helps us keep that space open and growing. Every gift goes directly toward:

Keeping events accessible, regardless of someone's ability to pay
Covering the real costs of running a community event — venues, permits, water, signage, hydration, and event equipment
Expanding Mind Over Miles into new cities so more people have a third space to land in
Therapist-led workshops and mental health programming

Movement is powerful. Community is powerful. Together, they're how we take care of our minds. Help us build more spaces where people can do hard things — together.

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Mind Over Miles: Community Mental Health Fund