Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Northville

  • Date Fri 6th June 2025
  • Time 6:30PM EDT
  • Location Northville, Michigan
  • Price Free
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Mighty Mile in Northville, Oakland, on Friday, June 6, 2025! This FREE race is exclusively designed for kids aged 5 to 14 years old, making it a perfect way for young runners to finish the school year on a high note and kick off their summer with an active lifestyle. Each participant will receive a stylish T-shirt, a backpack, and a chip-timed accurate mile, ensuring they have everything they need for a fantastic race experience.

The Mighty Mile features multiple race heats throughout the evening, starting at 6:30 PM for the youngest participants and continuing until 7:25 PM. Located on the Northville Hillside Middle School Track, the course is both fun and challenging, with a unique layout that includes a mix of track and school grounds. As runners cross the finish line, they'll be greeted with a dazzling Mighty Mile finisher medal, celebrating their accomplishment and commitment to health. Don’t miss this chance to register online for your child's spot, as the race is limited to the first 300 participants. Bring your cheer and enthusiasm to this fantastic community event, and let’s inspire our youth to embrace running and a healthy lifestyle!

Organiser's Description

The MIGHTY MILE is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old. All runners will receive a T-SHIRT, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile FINISHER MEDAL.



CALLING ALL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: FINISH UP YOUR SCHOOL YEAR WITH A CHALLENGING AND FUN MILE AND GET YOUR SUMMER OFF TO AN ACTIVE HEALTHY START!



FREE! There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile. It is a free race for any child ages 5 to 14 years old.



ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: To participate in the event you must register your child on this site prior to the race. We need to know your child's information before the race so we can issue a bib number for them and have their shirt sizes and other race materials ready for them. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THE RACE.



RACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTER FOR THE RACE EARLY!



The race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our children to run and stay active. This race is located at the NORTHVILLE HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK (8 MILE STADIUM) ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH. This is a fun event for all the kids to get their summer off to a running and healthy start!



SCHEDULE
RACE 1: 6:30PM | 5 - 7 YEAR OLDS
RACE 2: 6:50PM | 8 9 YEAR OLDS
RACE 3: 7:10PM | 10 - 11 YEAR OLDS
RACE 4: 7:25PM | 12 - 14 YEAR OLDS



RESULTS: This race will be electronically timed using the disposable tag system on the bib number. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on this web site.



AWARDS: There are no awards for the race. The purpose of the program is for the runner to challenge themselves to run their best race and start a healthy lifestyle. All of the runners will receive a Mighty Mile medal when they cross the finish line!



COURSE INFORMATION: The start and finish is on the NORTHVILLE HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK The first 1/4 mile of the race is on the track, the runners then make a loop on school grounds and finish with a 1/4 mile on the track. THE RACE IS NOT 4 LOOPS OF THE TRACK. Feel free to run with your child! We will have members of the Northville Middle School Track team along the entire course to offer encouragement and support.



PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO REFRESHMENTS AFTER THE EVENT, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN WATER FOR YOUR CHILD.



ENTRY FEE: The race is FREE there is no entry fee BUT Registration for the race must be done online on this site prior to the race. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THE RACE.



PACKET PICK UP: Race day at the Hillside Middle School Track starting at 5:15 pm and ending at 7:00 pm.



If you can't make this Mighty Mile but would like your child to run in one click HERE [https://www.michiganrunningfoundation.com/w/MichiganRunningFoundation/Page/MightyMile] to check out all the Mighty Miles we put on throughout Michigan.



The race is hosted by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION a non profit whose mission is to encourage youth running.

Races

  • Mighty Mile - - - Ages 5 to 7

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 6th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Mighty Mile - - - Ages 8 to 9

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 6th June 2025 (6:50PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Mighty Mile - Ages 10 to 11

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 6th June 2025 (7:10PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
  • Mighty Mile - Ages 12 to 14

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Fri 6th June 2025 (7:25PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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775 N Center St, Northville, 48167, MI, United States

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