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South Florida Fair Kid’s Mile
The Annual South Florida Fair Kid’s Mile is a 12-week training program that enables kids to complete a full
marathon (26.2 miles) by running or walking approximately two miles per week. By doing so, kids develop
a tremendous feeling of accomplishment and confidence without the high risk involved with young kids
running a full marathon in one day. The 10th Annual South Florida Fair Kid’s Mile was completed in grand
fashion on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach. Each child was able to
run the final mile of the marathon. The South Florida Fair Kid’s Mile was endorsed by The School District of Palm
Beach County. All elementary schools were encouraged to participate.
Physical Education teachers implemented the program at each individual elementary school. The teachers
were in direct communication with the South Florida Fair staff to ensure distribution of documentation
and mileage log sheets. Each student athlete who participated and completed all 26.2 miles received free
admission to the South Florida Fair on the day of the race, a finisher’s medal, cape, goodie bag, bib number,
and refreshments after the race. The second component of the program required students to read 15 minutes
each day. These lessons include topics on physical activity, health, nutrition, and fitness.

# of
School Students Participating Books Minutes Miles Ran
Year Schools Read Logged

2011-2012 1,600 33 16,000 1.9 Million 16,026

2012-2013 1,825 37 11,550 1.6 Million 17,500

2013-2014 1,989 31 8,100 1.1 Million 21,600

2014-2015 1,979 32 3,300 515,000 23,700

2015-2016 2,224 37 2,200 412,000 44,50

2016-2017 2,104 33 965 265,000 51,460

2017-2018 2,314 41 650 184,000 60,164

2018-2019 2,175 34 500 162,000 56,550

2019-2020 1,979 31 475 147,000 52,110

2021-2022 1,314 21 220 68,000 34,426

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