More Than Miles XC | Empowering Youth Through Running & Fitness

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youth running events

More Than Miles XC hosts recurring group runs, mentorship outings, and community- and team-based race opportunities throughout Central Indiana.

Our events are designed to build confidence, discipline, and connection for at-promise older youth ages 12–18 across Marion County and surrounding communities.

Every mile we run strengthens more than endurance — it strengthens belief.

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Consistent group runs

Our program includes recurring group runs across Indianapolis and surrounding communities.

Teens of all experience levels are welcome — from beginners running their first mile to athletes preparing for cross-country or track season.
Each run strengthens:

Endurance
Discipline
Confidence
Teamwork
Goal-setting

We run when we can.
Where we can.
How we can.
Because we can.

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Run with purpose

MTM XC participates in local Indianapolis races and charity team events that allow older youth runners to experience competition, teamwork, and accomplishment, all at no cost to our older youth runners.

We provide race registration support, preparation, and guidance so teens can participate without financial burden or worry

Latest Upcoming Opportunities:

When our youth line up at the start line, they are not just racing — they are representing resilience and opportunity.

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What Families Are Saying About MTM XC

Some of our favorite feedback comes straight from parents and families who have seen firsthand how MTM XC impacts their athletes.

BRYAN!!! OMGOODNESS!!! You’re so amazing. I’ll record them seeing it for you. Thank you so much!

I really love what you are doing with “more than miles”. I coached the running club at the elementary school where I worked at for many years. Many of them got excited about the movement and the power it could play in their lives. These were usually kids who would not be joining XC for lots of reasons. So their connection to running and movement in general as a way to heal and connect formally ended with their transition to middle school. That is why I’m so jazzed about what you are doing. It would have been awesome to have a group to send my runner to as they transitioned to the upper grades. Thanks for all you are doing for these older students! Excited to see where this dream goes!

Thank you so much for belieing in me it really means a lot!!!

He is maturing and growing so much. I believe having you and Bloom has helped him significantly. Especially when it comes to emotional and mental intelligence/maturity.

Bryan!!! THANK YOU soo much from the bottom of my heart. Today was more than I imagined it would be. You’ve been such a blessing to our family, and I’m grateful for the opportunity you’ve offered Jaden to run.

He finished in -27mins, which isn’t too bad for his first 5K. I’m proud of him. He’s truly an inspiration.

One day I want to know your story and how MTM XC came to be. You and your donors are such a blessing to families like ours. So grateful that Jaden is a part of the movement.

It’s going great! I’m glad he has taken a liking to it! We literally just spoke you up a few days ago! I told him that I would have to find the paperwork and your text! Wow! Really must be meant to be! I’m excited…

Thank you as well for thinking of Jace and my daughter. That is incredibly generous and very much appreciated.

Thank you for getting him there and taking him home. He enjoyed spending time with you as much as you enjoy spending time with him. We are so blessed to have you as part of our lives. Seriously. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do.

Wait wait Wait!!! First and foremost… THANK YOU!! I had to process all of that! You’re so amazing!

Thanks so much, Bryan, for everything! We appreciate everything! No worries about yesterday! You all had an awesome turnout, and that speaks measures!

We’re super excited getting to know you and the program as well!!

Hopefully this weekend’s trip makes up for all the hard work and lack of sleep!

Thank you for inviting us out. We look forward to many more opportunities with you.

Omg! This is so amazing…

We really appreciate the kind gesture/gift(s). Zyahir has been asking for spikes, but hasn’t really been able to get any of them yet! You are so kind! His track season is practically over! Their Championship Conference is next week, but I don’t think they’re letting any of the 5th graders run!