2025 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
- Date Wed 27th August 2025 - Wed 24th September 2025
- Time 5:30PM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting athletic experience at the 2025 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series, taking place from August 27 to September 24, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Allen, at the scenic Indian Trails Park. This thrilling series features three separate one-mile cross country races designed for young athletes in elementary school, offering a fantastic opportunity for boys and girls to showcase their running talents. Each race will be professionally timed by Ruble Timing, ensuring accurate results for all participants.
Races are scheduled to kick off at 5:30 PM, starting with the 3rd graders and younger, followed by the 4th and 5th graders. In addition to individual awards, there will be team awards based on overall scoring by grade and gender, making this event not only competitive but also a celebration of teamwork and sportsmanship. With individual trophies for 1st place, medals for 2nd to 10th, and ribbons for 11th to 25th, every young runner has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support the youth in your community while enjoying the thrill of the race!
Races are scheduled to kick off at 5:30 PM, starting with the 3rd graders and younger, followed by the 4th and 5th graders. In addition to individual awards, there will be team awards based on overall scoring by grade and gender, making this event not only competitive but also a celebration of teamwork and sportsmanship. With individual trophies for 1st place, medals for 2nd to 10th, and ribbons for 11th to 25th, every young runner has a chance to shine. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to support the youth in your community while enjoying the thrill of the race!
Organiser's Description
The Southwest Youth Mile Race Series consists of three separate one mile cross country races open to all boys and girls of elementary school age. Races will be professionally chipped and timed by Ruble Timing. There will be individual awards AND team awards based on overall scoring by grade and gender.
Location: Indian Trails Park, in the field at the very back of the park
Race dates: August 27, September 10, September 24
Race schedule (rain or shine):
* 4:30-5:15 pm Race bib pickup
* 5:30 pm 3rd grade (and younger) race
* 5:45 pm 4th grade race
* 6:00 pm 5th grade race
* 6:30 pm Awards
Awards for 2025!
Individual Awards for each division:
1st place trophy
2nd-10th place medals
11th-25th place ribbons
Team Awards: 1st place Team Plaque for each division
You can find a map of the 1 mile course in the 'photos' link at the bottom of this page.
_NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION._
Registration will close 24 hours prior to each race.
Please only enter your child/racer's name and other info for the participant, versus parent info!
_Southwest Youth Mile Course Records:_
3rd Grade Boys: 6:10 Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2024
4th Grade Boys: 5:52 Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2025
5th Grade Boys: 5:46 Oliver Mutton, Whispering Meadows, 2024
3rd Grade Girls: 7:03 Isabelle Heller, Covington, 2025
4th Grade Girls: 6:20 Myah Jones, Covington, 2022
5th Grade Girls: 6:19 Rilyn Carroll, Deer Ridge, 2022
Location: Indian Trails Park, in the field at the very back of the park
Race dates: August 27, September 10, September 24
Race schedule (rain or shine):
* 4:30-5:15 pm Race bib pickup
* 5:30 pm 3rd grade (and younger) race
* 5:45 pm 4th grade race
* 6:00 pm 5th grade race
* 6:30 pm Awards
Awards for 2025!
Individual Awards for each division:
1st place trophy
2nd-10th place medals
11th-25th place ribbons
Team Awards: 1st place Team Plaque for each division
You can find a map of the 1 mile course in the 'photos' link at the bottom of this page.
_NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION._
Registration will close 24 hours prior to each race.
Please only enter your child/racer's name and other info for the participant, versus parent info!
_Southwest Youth Mile Course Records:_
3rd Grade Boys: 6:10 Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2024
4th Grade Boys: 5:52 Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2025
5th Grade Boys: 5:46 Oliver Mutton, Whispering Meadows, 2024
3rd Grade Girls: 7:03 Isabelle Heller, Covington, 2025
4th Grade Girls: 6:20 Myah Jones, Covington, 2022
5th Grade Girls: 6:19 Rilyn Carroll, Deer Ridge, 2022
Races
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All Three Races (August 27th, September 10th, September 24th)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Wed 27th August 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDRegister for 3 race series at a group discount. Each Race is below: 1 Mile Cross Country Race Awards for Individuals and Teams Kindergarten through 3rd Graders all allowed in the '3rd Grade' division -
Race #1 - August 27th
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Wed 27th August 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSED1 Mile Cross Country Race Awards for Individuals and Teams Kindergarten through 3rd Graders all allowed in the '3rd Grade' division -
Race #2 - September 10th
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Wed 10th September 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSED1 Mile Cross Country Race Awards for Individuals and Teams Kindergarten through 3rd Graders all allowed in the '3rd Grade' division -
Race #3 - September 24th
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Wed 24th September 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$11.60
CLOSED1 Mile Cross Country Race Awards for Individuals and Teams Kindergarten through 3rd Graders all allowed in the '3rd Grade' division
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