Mile High Mile
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 6:00PM MDT
- Location Niwot, Colorado
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 7 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying evening at the Mile High Mile on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, hosted at Niwot High School in Longmont, Boulder! This thrilling event, now in its 7th season, is designed to inspire runners of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. The evening kicks off at 6:30 PM with the Teri Leiker Memorial Mile, followed by a series of exciting races including the Kids 1/2 Mile and various divisions for middle school and high school athletes. Runners will have the chance to push their limits, with elite races showcasing top talent, including an opportunity to break the coveted 4-minute mile barrier at altitude!
With a total elite prize purse exceeding $4,000, including $1,000 bonuses for breaking key time milestones, this event promises to be competitive and exhilarating. Spectators are encouraged to stay and cheer as the races unfold under the stars and lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, the Mile High Mile is an event you won't want to miss. Join us for an unforgettable night of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of the running community!
With a total elite prize purse exceeding $4,000, including $1,000 bonuses for breaking key time milestones, this event promises to be competitive and exhilarating. Spectators are encouraged to stay and cheer as the races unfold under the stars and lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer, the Mile High Mile is an event you won't want to miss. Join us for an unforgettable night of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of the running community!
Organiser's Description
The Mile High Mile presented by Sara Vaughn at Liv Sotheby' is back for its 7th season
Saturday, July 19th at Niwot High School.
We aim to build a high-energy event for runners of all ages and abilities. With each wave, we introduce all athletes, and there is a chance to break the tape! Stick around to cheer the top competition under the stars and the lights!
Will we see an attempt at the 4-minute-mile barrier in CO? YES WE WILL!
Why it's so hard to run Sub 4 at Altitude?! https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a28751765/breaking-four-minute-mile-at-altitude/
THE RACES
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
6:30 Teri Leiker Memorial Mile
7:00 Kids 1/2 Mile
7:15 Middle School Girls
7:30 Middle School Boys
7:45 High School Girls
8:00 High School Boys
8:15 Open - 5:30 and slower
8:30 Open - 5:30 faster
8:45 Masters
9:00 Elite Women presented by Aspire OTQ
9:15 Elite Men presented by ALTIUS Financial
PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS
Our elite prize purse totals more than $4,000 with special-time bonus payouts so let's get after it!
$1,000 from Roll Recovery for the winner of each race to break 4:00 for men, and 4:30 for women.
All youth runners will receive a finishers ribbon.
Saturday, July 19th at Niwot High School.
We aim to build a high-energy event for runners of all ages and abilities. With each wave, we introduce all athletes, and there is a chance to break the tape! Stick around to cheer the top competition under the stars and the lights!
Will we see an attempt at the 4-minute-mile barrier in CO? YES WE WILL!
Why it's so hard to run Sub 4 at Altitude?! https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a28751765/breaking-four-minute-mile-at-altitude/
THE RACES
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
6:30 Teri Leiker Memorial Mile
7:00 Kids 1/2 Mile
7:15 Middle School Girls
7:30 Middle School Boys
7:45 High School Girls
8:00 High School Boys
8:15 Open - 5:30 and slower
8:30 Open - 5:30 faster
8:45 Masters
9:00 Elite Women presented by Aspire OTQ
9:15 Elite Men presented by ALTIUS Financial
PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS
Our elite prize purse totals more than $4,000 with special-time bonus payouts so let's get after it!
$1,000 from Roll Recovery for the winner of each race to break 4:00 for men, and 4:30 for women.
All youth runners will receive a finishers ribbon.
Races
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Kids 1/2 Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
$11.60
CLOSED -
Middle School Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
$11.60
CLOSEDThis will be moving into the open events this day -
High School Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Open
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDWe will run at least 2 Open events. 5:30 or slower and 5:30 and faster. If there is a huge sign up for more open events, we will separate by seed times. -
Masters Races
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDMasters for this event will be defined as 40 years or older on race day. -
Elite *Invitational
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDPlease contact our elite coordinator Chris McDonald [email protected] -
Teri Leiker Memorial Mile
Sat 19th July 2025 (6:00PM MDT)
Free
CLOSEDPlease join us in celebrating the life of Teri Leiker. This is a free run or walk to honor Teri's memory https://boulderroadrunners.org/memorial-mile-honors-teri-leiker-others-lost-in-king-soopers-shooting/
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