The Million Mile 2025

How far will you go for kids with cancer?

Join Childhood Cancer Awareness Month • September 1-30, 2025 

Transform everyday movement into extraordinary impact. Throughout September, participants of all ages walk, run, and bike to collectively reach one million miles while raising funds for childhood cancer research.

No fundraising minimum. All fitness levels welcome! 

Collage of Million Mile participants of all ages biking, running, walking

Since 2013: $18 million raised • 9+ million miles moved

How to Get Started

  1. Group of cyclists and walkers

    Register
    Your first step is simple. Sign up to start your team, join one, or participate on your own with no registration fee required.
  2. Girl setting a fundraising goal on poster

    Help Kids Fight Cancer
    Raise funds and spread the word! Invite family and friends to join; share your page on social media to grow your team and collect donations.
  3. Woman wearing ALSF gear on the beach

    Ready, Set, Go
    On September 1st, get moving! Fundraise and log your miles all month long and spread awareness!

Why We Go One Million Miles

Why Kids Need Your Support More than 400,000 children develop cancer worldwide each year, and yet childhood cancer research remains consistently underfunded. Your participation directly addresses this gap.

Every Dollar, Every Mile Matters Every mile logged brings awareness to kids fighting cancer, which inspires donations that fund critical research, expanded treatment access, and programs that remove financial barriers to lifesaving care for families.

Real Stories, Real Impact Brynn was just 3 years old when her brain tumor relapsed. This time, surgery wouldn’t be enough. Her family learned about a clinical trial led by an ALSF-funded researcher, Dr. Ted Johnson. With financial support for travel from ALSF, they flew from Rhode Island to Georgia to see if this immunotherapy treatment could benefit Brynn. Today, Brynn is cancer-free and enjoying life like any other kid.

Join Our Million Mile Community

Stacey Locke, Miracles for Maddox

“We will not let that stop us from working towards a much better outcome.” – Stacey Locke, Miracles for Maddox

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Jeff Snyder, Warriors for a Cure

“The Million Mile isn’t just about staying active. It’s about giving hope.” – Jeff Snyder, Warriors for a Cure

See the 2024 Impact Report

Stephen Cohn, Sage Financial Group

“For small and medium-sized businesses that want to give back but don’t have the resources or time to create a community event from scratch, The Million Mile is perfect.” – Stephen Cohn, Sage Financial Group

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Million Mile start and end?

You will be able to log your miles from September 1 through September 30, but fundraising begins when registration opens.

Why are we doing this?

To raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and raise money to find better treatments and cures for childhood cancer. A million miles sounds like a crazy goal – some people might think it is unattainable. Sometimes, to get the world to notice, you have to be a little crazy! But Alex showed us that you can reach seemingly unattainable goals.

Does it cost anything to sign up?

There is no fee to sign up and no minimum fundraising requirement.

How do I raise money once I register?

People can donate directly on your fundraising page, which can be shared via social media or email. You can host any type of fundraising event. We also have a recognition program for supporters who go the extra mile.

How does the money help kids with cancer?

ALSF is the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the U.S. dedicated to pediatric cancer research and supporting families. The dollars you raise will fund exciting new research projects across the country to help discover more cures for kids with cancer. It also funds programs that provide financial and emotional support to families.

Do I have to participate every day or for the entire month?

You can run, walk or cycle as often as you like! All your steps count – even the ones you take around the grocery store when you go food shopping.

How do I track and log my miles?

Beginning on September 1st, you can log miles for The Million Mile either manually on your page or by connecting your account to any of these smartphone applications: MapMyFitness, Fitbit or Strava. Learn more here.

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