Matanuska Mile
- Date Thu 23rd July 2026
- Time 6:00PM AKDT
- Location Palmer, Alaska
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Matanuska Mile, taking place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Palmer High School track in beautiful Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna! This exciting event features a full mile race—1609 meters of pure adrenaline—where participants can showcase their speed and endurance. Starting at 6 PM, competitors will be organized into heats based on their pace, ensuring an exhilarating and fair race experience for all. With heats running approximately every 15 minutes, there's plenty of opportunity for everyone to shine.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event, as all registration fees will support the Palmer High School Cross Country teams. Remember, online registration closes at noon on race day, so secure your spot early! Join us for a night of fun, competition, and camaraderie on the track. See you there!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event, as all registration fees will support the Palmer High School Cross Country teams. Remember, online registration closes at noon on race day, so secure your spot early! Join us for a night of fun, competition, and camaraderie on the track. See you there!
Organiser's Description
Grab your speediest shoes and join us for the first annual Matanuska Mile at 6pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Palmer High School track!
The 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.
All registration fees go to the Palmer High School Cross Country teams.
See you on the track!
The 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.
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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