La Forêt Education Charitable Trust. An initiative to inspire fitness and create social impact. Health, education and community development are vital to a better society. La Forêt Education Charitable Trust presents Miles & Minds (Vadodara Edition) 2026 a community fitness challenge aiming to inspire people to lead a healthy lifestyle, and give equal opportunities to underprivileged children.
This event on 27th September 2026 encourages runners, walkers, joggers and cyclists of all fitness levels to take part in a meaningful challenge. Miles & Minds aims to inspire people to turn their daily exercise into a social impact. No matter how little you contribute, it can help make a difference to a child’s future.
What is Miles & Minds?
Miles & Minds is an initiative that aims to inspire and believe that all children deserve an education. La Forêt Education Charitable Trust aims to raise money to help underprivileged children, create awareness that education should be accessible for all, and encourage youth to get involved in community work. It also inspires people and families to get moving and live a healthier lifestyle. Take on a challenge whatever your fitness level!
Whatever your fitness goals, Miles & Minds (Vadodara Edition) can be tailored to suit you! Whether you enjoy a relaxing walk, a challenging long distance run or some invigorating cycling.
Activity options:
Run/Walk/Jog – 2K, 5K, 10K, 21K, 42K.
Cycle – 50K.
Once you have picked your activity, you can complete your chosen challenge anywhere within Vadodara. Whether you want to run/walk/jog around the beautiful greenery of Sayaji Baug, or cycle along the beautiful scenery of Akota Bridge, or even run/walk around the Sevasi canal road.
You can even take on a challenge on a treadmill or stationary bike. This is a non competitive challenge meaning there will be no rankings.
How to take part!
Step 1: Register for the event.
There are two registration options:
Digital Patriot (£149) – Will receive an official Digital E-Certificate of Completion.
Freedom Challenger (£499) – Will receive an official Digital E-Certificate and a Miles & Minds Finisher Medal posted to you.
Step 2: Take on your challenge.
Pick your activity and distance. Once you have picked your activity and distance you can take on your challenge. You can use activity tracking apps such as Strava, Nike Run Club, Garmin, Apple Health or a compatible smart watch.
Step 3: Upload evidence of your activity.
Once you have completed your challenge you need to upload a screenshot of your activity using the Google Form.
Step 4: Receive your rewards.
Once your activity has been verified you will receive your Digital E-Certificate. Those who registered as a Freedom Challenger will also receive their Finisher Medal. These will be posted out within 6-7 working days once verified. Those who have selected their medal to be posted will need to ensure they have provided the correct address (Street Address, Landmark, Postcode).
A Healthier and Inclusive Vadodara.
Miles & Minds aims to create a community that values health and social responsibility. This challenge encourages people to get up and move whether that be walking, running, jogging or cycling. This helps inspire people to get active regularly, and also gives them the opportunity to help children in need of education.
It also helps youth get involved with social causes, understand the importance of getting involved with the community and become active. Every kilometre you complete shows your commitment to creating a healthier society and ensuring that all children have access to education.
Get Involved!
La Forêt Education Charitable Trust invites individuals, families, students, fitness lovers and those in the community to get involved in Miles & Minds (Vadodara Edition) 2026. Whether you’re walking 2KM, running a marathon or cycling 50KM it shows that you believe that every journey starts with one step. By coming together you can create real change.
Pick your distance, complete your challenge and celebrate with an official Miles & Minds Finisher Medal and/or E-Certificate depending on what you registered for! Get moving for your health and take a step for education!
About Laforêt Education Charitable Trust.
La Forêt Education Charitable Trust aims to inspire education opportunities and create a positive social impact. By creating events like Miles & Minds we aim to unite communities, inspire people to live a healthy lifestyle and create a future where all children can learn, develop and succeed.
Miles & Minds (Vadodara Edition) 2026 – Every Step Matters. Every Mind Matters.
