Miles of Smiles

Join us on 04/02/2024

(race date estimated)

Miles of Smiles Race Description

To pay in cash print the registration form and mail it with $30 to 1046 Pond Curve Waconia, MN 55387.

To donate click on the funraise button, select a charity, and then click donate on the right had side.

 

Tragically Lexi was taken from this earth by an inattentive driver who failed to yield and t-boned her.  Lexi was a beautiful, young woman with a heart so compassionate she always put others before herself.  She helped out the underdogs and had a loving and caring heart. was an advocate against bullying, and always looked at her friends from the inside out.  Lexi preferred to spend time with her family, especially her mom since it was just the two of them for 14 years, they had a great relationship, a closeness and bond that was indescribable.  She stopped over at her grandparents at least twice a day just to brighten their lives, it was an amazing love for them, as most teenagers at that age don’t take the time to see their grandparents.  When she was 14, a man named Andy,  came into her mom's and Lexi’s life.  It took sometime, but Lexi formed a closeness and bond to the man she had now called dad.  She enjoyed spending time with him, just hanging out and having fun!

Lexi was very dedicated to everything she did, school work, always doing extra credit even when she had an A in the class.  She gave 150% to everything she did.  Lexi’s athletic abilities were amazing, she is known at a National level for her softball pitching abilities, defense and offense and had many D-1 softball teams scouting her.  She also loved to play volleyball.  Her goal in life was to become a Pediatric Nurse, she loved children and wanted to make a difference in their lives in a caring way and hopefully save lives.  She even worked two jobs this past summer for Park and Recreation Programs so that she could be with children. 
 
Upon Lexi’s departure from this earth, she became a HERO.  Her family knew she would want her organs donated to save lives.  She was able to donate her liver and heart valves.  Her liver was immediately sent to a man out of state who was married and had two children and the transplant was successful.

Lexi’s family, friends, teachers, coaches and team mates deeply miss her.  Her impact on those around her made a difference in their lives by showing them to always give 150% in everything you do and smile as you’re doing it because it will make you succeed or do better.​

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    Miles of Smiles Where & When

  • Location: Waconia, MN 55387
  • Race Date: 2016/04/02 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • Ages 13-17
    • Ages 12 and Under
    • Ages 18-29
    • Ages 30-40
    • Ages 41-50
    • Ages 51-60
    • Ages 61+
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Miles of Smiles Reviews

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5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
Waconia Miles of Smile Color Run

Awesome Experience, on behalf of Our Girl Scout Brownie Troop #16580 who Volunteered at the Yellow Station. We had a BLAST!! We would love to Volunteer again in the future! So Proud of young Ms. Schochenmaier, Lexi's friend, who started this all!!! And to have double the participation and all the money that you helped to raise in Lexi's name for Future Fundraisers! Congrats on a well done First Color Run!! ~Karla Hemmann Girl Scout Leader Troop #16580

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5.0/5
Course: 5.0/5
Organization: 5.0/5
2016 Race Review
Review On:2016-04-02 02:54:59
Waconia Miles of Smile Color Run

Awesome Experience, on behalf of Our Girl Scout Brownie Troop #16580 who Volunteered at the Yellow Station. We had a BLAST!! We would love to Volunteer again in the future! So Proud of young Ms. Schochenmaier, Lexi's friend, who started this all!!! And to have double the participation and all the money that you helped to raise in Lexi's name for Future Fundraisers! Congrats on a well done First Color Run!! ~Karla Hemmann Girl Scout Leader Troop #16580

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Waconia, MN Weather

Miles of Smiles weather history
  • Based on a 5 year average and a race date of April 2nd, Waconia, MN can expect temperatures between 51℉ and 69℉ with humidity around 48% and precipitation of 0.16".
    Last year the weather condition was Moderate rain.
  • Waconia, MN current weather
  • Clouds 67.1℉ Clouds

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