At United Through Sport, we believe in the power of collective action. This December 2025, our festive drive, Miles for Smiles London, proved once again how sport can bring people together to create lasting change.
As part of our festive fundraising, 28 past volunteers from across Europe and the United States came together in London to run, reconnect, and raise funds in support of United Through Sport’s global programmes.
A Festive Drive With Purpose
This year’s Miles for Smiles saw runners take on an approximately 7km route through some of London’s most iconic locations. Starting at Buckingham Palace, the route passed alongside Hyde Park, wound through the city, continued into Regent’s Park, and finished at the top of Primrose Hill, offering a stunning view across the festive London skyline. It was a memorable route and a welcome change from last year’s London run.
For many participants, this was their first-ever organised run, but true to the United Through Sport community, no one took it on alone. Runners supported one another from start to finish, creating an atmosphere of encouragement and camaraderie throughout the course.
Nearly all participants crossed the finish line in just 40 minutes, an incredible achievement and a testament to the collective energy, determination, and support that define Miles for Smiles.
Every Mile Makes an Impact
Miles for Smiles is about more than running. Each step taken helps fund life-changing programmes that use sport to empower children and communities around the world, from supporting education and wellbeing to delivering consistent sports coaching and safe spaces to play.
Events like this allow our volunteer community to stay connected to the impact they helped create abroad, while continuing to support our mission back home.
Looking Ahead
We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part in this year’s London Miles for Smiles, and any fundraising event throughout 2025. From those who ran their first kilometres to those cheering from the sidelines, your commitment continues to drive real change.
With another unforgettable run completed, we’re already looking forward to next year and growing Miles for Smiles into an even bigger annual tradition.
Together, we’ll keep creating smiles, mile after mile.
Every mile matters, every smile counts.