Longest Night Mile
- Date Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Phoenix, Oregon
- Price $10.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a unique and heartwarming running experience at the Longest Night Mile on Sunday, December 21st, 2025! Set against the backdrop of Phoenix High School Track in Jackson, this exciting event invites runners of all paces to participate in a festive evening of competition and community spirit. With heats scheduled throughout the evening starting at 6:15 PM, runners will complete four laps around the track while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow athletes.
Participants can choose their heat based on their pace, ranging from under 5:45 minutes per mile to 11 minutes and up, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun! Not only is this a great opportunity to challenge yourself, but it's also a chance to give back—registration fees can be waived by bringing two boxes of dry cereal to support the SOU Student Food Pantry. Plus, there are prizes for the top finishers in each age group, and a $100 bonus for exceptional runners! Join in on this uplifting event and help spread joy this holiday season while making a difference in your community!
Participants can choose their heat based on their pace, ranging from under 5:45 minutes per mile to 11 minutes and up, ensuring everyone can join in on the fun! Not only is this a great opportunity to challenge yourself, but it's also a chance to give back—registration fees can be waived by bringing two boxes of dry cereal to support the SOU Student Food Pantry. Plus, there are prizes for the top finishers in each age group, and a $100 bonus for exceptional runners! Join in on this uplifting event and help spread joy this holiday season while making a difference in your community!
Organiser's Description
WHERE: Phoenix High School Track
WHEN: Sunday, 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: Sunday, 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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