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, at the scenic Indian Trails Park in Fort Wayne, Allen. This vibrant event features three thrilling one-mile cross country races designed for elementary school boys and girls, ensuring a fun and competitive atmosphere for young athletes.

Each race will be expertly timed by Ruble Timing, allowing participants to showcase their skills and strive for personal bests. Participants will have the chance to compete in their respective divisions, with races scheduled for 3rd graders and younger at 5:30 PM, followed by 4th graders at 5:45 PM, and 5th graders at 6:00 PM. The series culminates in a special awards ceremony where individual and team achievements will be recognized, including trophies for 1st place finishers and medals for those finishing in the top ten. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to be part of a memorable and energizing sporting event!

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: 6:00 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

  • All Three Races (August 27th, September 10th, September 24th)

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Wed 27th August 2025 (5:30PM EDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    Register 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

    CLOSED
    1 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

    1 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

    1 Mile Cross Country Race Awards for Individuals and Teams Kindergarten through 3rd Graders all allowed in the '3rd Grade' division

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10313 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, 46804, IN, United States

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