Every Spring since 2001 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) has sponsored the  Spring Day 8K, Tulip Tree Fun Mile, and the First Steps ¼ and ½ mile. These races are Free to all participants including a t-shirt, snacks and all the race events. 
 
A generous donation from TMMI is made each year to the Step Up Club. 

Scott Dallas, Mt. Vernon Step Up Club Leader at the Toyota First Steps Runs	Tulip Tree Fun Mile Runners
Family at Toyota Event	Children at Toyota Event
Fun Mile Runners	Gib Riffle giving pre-race instructions
Young Runner	First Steps Particpant
Warm up at 2004 Spring Day 8K	Dexter School Step Up Club pre-race photo