2026 Melrose Mile
- Date Sun 22nd March 2026
- Time 9:45AM EDT
- Location Melrose, Massachusetts
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
The action kicks off with a fun-filled Kids 400m Fun Run at 9:45 AM, followed by various mile heats starting at 10:00 AM. Runners of all abilities can join in, whether you're aiming to beat your personal record or just enjoy the thrill of racing. The schedule features heats for different paces, ensuring everyone finds their perfect match. Prizes will be awarded for the top three mile times across categories, including male, female, and non-binary runners, as well as for the best costume and top finishers in each age division. Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit, friendly competition, and support for our local track teams!
Organiser's Description
Whether you are looking for a speed challenge, are wondering how close to your high school PR you can get, or anything in between, this is the event for you!
The race will be held Sunday, March 22. A Kids Fun Run will kick things off at 9:45, and mile heats will begin at 10:00 am and will run as described below. All proceeds directly benefit the Melrose High Track teams. Please register for your projected finish time for a 1 mile race. Final heat sizes and times may be adjusted based on runner registration.
Prizes will be awarded for the top three mile times (male/female/non-binary), the best costumed runner/walker, and the top two runners from each age division - Youth (12 and under), Scholastic (13-19), Open (20-39), and Masters (40+).
Schedule as follows:
Kids 400m Fun Run - 9:45 am
Melrose Community Mile (9:30 pace and up) - 10:00 am
Melrose Aerobic Mile (8:00-9:30 pace) - 10:20 am
Melrose Tempo Mile (7:00-8:00 pace) - 10:40 am
Melrose Threshold Mile (6:00-7:00 pace) - 11:00 am
Melrose Elite Mile (Sub 6:00 pace) - 11:20 am
Races
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Melrose Community Mile - 9:30 Pace and Up
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 22nd March 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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The Melrose Aerobic Mile - 8:00-9:30 Pace
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 22nd March 2026 (10:20AM EDT)
$27.50
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The Melrose Tempo Mile - 7:00-8:00 Pace
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 22nd March 2026 (10:40AM EDT)
$27.50
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The Melrose Threshold Mile - 6:00-7:00 Pace
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 22nd March 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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The Melrose Elite Mile - Sub 6:00 Pace
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 22nd March 2026 (11:20AM EDT)
$27.50
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Kids Run (1 Lap Only)
Sun 22nd March 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
Free
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Location
1 Main Street, Melrose, 02176, MA, United States
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