Matanuska Mile
- Date Thu 23rd July 2026
- Time 6:00PM AKDT
- Location Palmer, Alaska
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the inaugural Matanuska Mile on Thursday, July 23, 2026! This exciting event takes place at the Palmer High School Track in the beautiful Matanuska-Susitna area. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to grab their speediest shoes and join in the fun as they tackle the full mile distance of 1,609 meters—just over four laps around the track!
Starting at 6:00 PM, participants will be divided into heats based on their pace, ensuring a thrilling race for everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes. With heats beginning at 6:00 PM and running every 15 minutes thereafter, there's plenty of opportunity to showcase your speed. Don't forget, online registration closes at noon on race day, but you can still sign up in person starting at 5:00 PM. Best of all, all registration fees support the Palmer High School Cross Country teams. Mark your calendars and get ready to race at the Matanuska Mile—it's a day you won't want to miss!
Starting at 6:00 PM, participants will be divided into heats based on their pace, ensuring a thrilling race for everyone, from beginners to seasoned athletes. With heats beginning at 6:00 PM and running every 15 minutes thereafter, there's plenty of opportunity to showcase your speed. Don't forget, online registration closes at noon on race day, but you can still sign up in person starting at 5:00 PM. Best of all, all registration fees support the Palmer High School Cross Country teams. Mark your calendars and get ready to race at the Matanuska Mile—it's a day you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Grab your speediest shoes and join us for the first annual Matanuska Mile this summer!
Where: Palmer High School Track
When: Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 6:00PM
This race is a full mile--1609 meters--which is a little longer than four laps around the track, and it is hand timed. At 5:45pm, competitors will be split into heats according to pace (slower racing first, faster racing last), with a maximum of four heats. The first heat will start at 6pm with additional heats to follow at approximately 15-minute intervals.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON, JULY 23. In-person registration is available at 5:00PM at the track.
All registration fees go to the Palmer High School Cross Country teams.
See you on the track!
Where: Palmer High School Track
When: Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 6:00PM
This race is a full mile--1609 meters--which is a little longer than four laps around the track, and it is hand timed. At 5:45pm, competitors will be split into heats according to pace (slower racing first, faster racing last), with a maximum of four heats. The first heat will start at 6pm with additional heats to follow at approximately 15-minute intervals.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON, JULY 23. In-person registration is available at 5:00PM at the track.
All registration fees go to the Palmer High School Cross Country teams.
See you on the track!
Races
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Matanuska Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Thu 23rd July 2026 (6:00PM AKDT)
$11.60
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1170 E Palmer Moose Dr., Palmer, 99645, AK, United States
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