The aim of THE DAILY MILE is to improve the physical, social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing of our children – regardless of age, ability or personal circumstances.
The Daily Mile is a social activity, wherein the children run or jog – at their own pace – in the fresh air with friends. Children can occasionally walk to catch their breath, if necessary, but should aim to run or jog for the full 15 minutes.
It is a profoundly simple but effective concept, which any primary or nursery school can implement completely free of charge and without the need for staff training. Its impact can be transformational – improving not only the children’s fitness, but also their concentration levels, mood, behaviour and general wellbeing.
The Daily Mile is successful because it is simple and free!
We are already working to build a Daily Mile community with schools across the Southern Trust area. If you are interested in getting your school involved, contact clare.drummy@southerntrust.hscni.net (Tel. 028 3756 3971) to find out how we can help you get started.
Daily Mile Santa Run 2025
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oin us on Friday 5th December for the Daily Mile Santa Run 2025. Grab those Christmas jumpers and get toddling, walking, running, or wheeling.
The Daily Mile™ is a simple and free initiative which supports children to walk, toddle, run, jog or wheel at your own pace, in the outdoors daily. The Daily Mile is proven to support children’s happiness, focus, boost mood and improve their health.
We would love to see as many schools & early years settings as possible across Northern Ireland, to sign up to take part and get moving on the same day, to celebrate the positive benefits of physical activity on physical, mental and social health.
We have a range of resources available for you to download to support you on the day. Check out these below:
- How To Document To Support You To Set Up Your Santa Run 2025
- Updated 12 Step Set Up Guide
- Daily Mile Tracking Sheet
- Daily Mile Santa Run Certificate 2025
Check out the Santa run 2024
We bring you this event in celebration with Daily Mile Network Northern Ireland including Health & Social Care Trusts, Public Health Agency, Education Authority and a range of partners who are delighted to support Daily Mile in Northern Ireland.