Longest Night Mile
- Date Sat 21st December 2024
- Location Phoenix, Oregon
- Price $10.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Longest Night Mile, taking place on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, at the Phoenix High School Track in Jackson! This unique event invites runners of all paces to join the fun, with heats scheduled at 6:15 PM for those running at a 5:45-minute pace and under, followed by additional heats catering to various speeds, all culminating in a festive atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of giving.
Participants can enter the race by bringing two or more boxes of dry cereal to support the SOU Student Food Pantry or by paying a $10 fee, which will also be donated to this worthy cause. Not only will you enjoy a spirited mile run—four laps around the track—but you'll also have the chance to win ribbons for the top three finishers in each age group, along with a $100 prize for exceptional performances! Join us for an evening of community, competition, and charity, as we make this holiday season brighter for those in need. Don’t miss out on this delightful event that combines fitness with the joy of giving!
Participants can enter the race by bringing two or more boxes of dry cereal to support the SOU Student Food Pantry or by paying a $10 fee, which will also be donated to this worthy cause. Not only will you enjoy a spirited mile run—four laps around the track—but you'll also have the chance to win ribbons for the top three finishers in each age group, along with a $100 prize for exceptional performances! Join us for an evening of community, competition, and charity, as we make this holiday season brighter for those in need. Don’t miss out on this delightful event that combines fitness with the joy of giving!
Organiser's Description
WHERE: Phoenix High School Track
WHEN: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
* 6:15pm- Heat 1 5:45min pace & Under
* 6:25pm- Heat 2 5:46 -7min Pace
* 6:35pm- Heat 3 7-9min Pace
* 6:50pm- Heat 4 9-11min Pace
* 7:05pm- Heat 5 11min Pace & Up
COURSE DETAILS: Four times around the Phoenix High School Track
RACE FEES: Option 1: Bring 2+ boxes of dry cereal. YES you read that right! The SOU food bank coordinator expressed to us in 2019 that the students are excited when there is cereal in the food bank because there rarely is and when it is there it doesn't last long. So, we thought it would be a fun treat before Christmas to stuff their pantry full of cereal goodness! We also hosted a can food drive at our Turkey Trot for the SOU food bank and a portion of the proceeds went to them as well so don't worry, we made sure they had other food items.
Option 2: $10 online or day of (cash or check only) which will also be donated to the SOU Student Food Pantry.
RACE DAY INFO: Registration 5-6pm - Bring $10 or 2 boxes of dry cereal and sign waiver to participate.
AWARDS: Ribbons for the top 3 places in all age groups. $100 prize for all men who run sub 4:00 minutes and all women who run sub 4:20 minutes.
RESTRICTIONS: Absolutely no roller skaters, bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, dogs, headphones, or unregistered participants
RACE DIRECTORS: Nathan & Shayla Watt
WHEN: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
* 6:15pm- Heat 1 5:45min pace & Under
* 6:25pm- Heat 2 5:46 -7min Pace
* 6:35pm- Heat 3 7-9min Pace
* 6:50pm- Heat 4 9-11min Pace
* 7:05pm- Heat 5 11min Pace & Up
COURSE DETAILS: Four times around the Phoenix High School Track
RACE FEES: Option 1: Bring 2+ boxes of dry cereal. YES you read that right! The SOU food bank coordinator expressed to us in 2019 that the students are excited when there is cereal in the food bank because there rarely is and when it is there it doesn't last long. So, we thought it would be a fun treat before Christmas to stuff their pantry full of cereal goodness! We also hosted a can food drive at our Turkey Trot for the SOU food bank and a portion of the proceeds went to them as well so don't worry, we made sure they had other food items.
Option 2: $10 online or day of (cash or check only) which will also be donated to the SOU Student Food Pantry.
RACE DAY INFO: Registration 5-6pm - Bring $10 or 2 boxes of dry cereal and sign waiver to participate.
AWARDS: Ribbons for the top 3 places in all age groups. $100 prize for all men who run sub 4:00 minutes and all women who run sub 4:20 minutes.
RESTRICTIONS: Absolutely no roller skaters, bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, dogs, headphones, or unregistered participants
RACE DIRECTORS: Nathan & Shayla Watt
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