Cherry Mile & Cherry Kid's Fun Run

It's Mile Night in Traverse City. The Kids Fun Run races along the parade route! The Cherry Mile returns to downtown Traverse City as the fastest milers take to the parade route in this high-speed race. 
The Cherry Kids Fun Run will be an "out-n-back" style race starting and ending at 13th & Oak.  Preregistration is highly suggested. Check-in and registration opens at 5pm and the race takes off at 6pm.  
Here is the rundown for the Mile events on Thursday, July 6, 2023
Cherry Mile and Kids Fun Run Information
Check in
Check in for both events is at Trinity Lutheran School, at the corner of 13th and Oak Streets
Course Description Cherry Mile
Course begins on Oak Street, between 12th and 13th Streets.Proceed north on Oak approximately 1000 meters to Front Street.Right on Front Street to the finish at the corner of Front and Union Streets. 
Course Description Cherry Kids Fun Run
Course begins on Oak Street, between 12th and 13th Streets. Proceed north on Oak to the turn around point (½ mile mark) near the corner of 6th and Oak Streets.Turn around and return back to the start line, which is also the finish. 
3:30 - 4:30 Adult Races check in (13th & Oak at Trinity Lutheran)
4:45pm Open Men & Women Combined5:00pm HS Top 16 Girls - Kids Fun Run Check-in Starts5:15pm HS Top 16 Boys5:30pm Elite Women5:45pm Elite Men6:00pm Kids Fun Run Takes Off6:15pm Cherry Mile Award Ceremony - Adults6:30pm Parade Kicks off