Youth Program Partnerships

The 26th Mile effort is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District’s “Beyond the Bell” Youth Development Program, teaching students in 150 area schools the importance of combining healthy nutritional choices with physical activity. The McCourt Foundation partners with Beyond the Bell to create a training guide for 25,000 students on the importance of healthy eating habits and exercise.

The students are challenged to run 25 miles in short increments leading up to the 26th Mile. Students in grades K-5 are invited to run their final mile – the 26th Mile – at Dodger Stadium. Together with Beyond the Bell, TMF helps create this unique experience for more than 6,000 students and their families and provides medals, t-shirts, and acknowledgment of their tremendous efforts which kicks off the Los Angeles Marathon week of events. (or: on the weekend before the Los Angeles Marathon each year).