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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating night of racing at the Mile High Mile on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at Niwot High School in Longmont, Boulder! This exciting event, now in its 7th season, welcomes runners of all ages and abilities to compete under the stars. Participants will have the chance to break the tape in various races, including middle school, high school, and open divisions, with specific waves for different pace groups.
The Mile High Mile is not just about competition; it’s about community and celebration! Spectators can cheer on their favorite athletes as they strive for personal bests and even chase the elusive sub-4-minute mile barrier in Colorado’s unique altitude. With a prize purse larger than ever, including special-time bonuses of $1,000 for breaking critical time thresholds, the stakes are high! Every youth participant will also receive a finishers ribbon, making this event a memorable experience for all. Join us for a night filled with energy, excitement, and the thrill of racing!
The Mile High Mile is not just about competition; it’s about community and celebration! Spectators can cheer on their favorite athletes as they strive for personal bests and even chase the elusive sub-4-minute mile barrier in Colorado’s unique altitude. With a prize purse larger than ever, including special-time bonuses of $1,000 for breaking critical time thresholds, the stakes are high! Every youth participant will also receive a finishers ribbon, making this event a memorable experience for all. Join us for a night filled with energy, excitement, and the thrill of racing!
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 (TIMING TBD)
Middle School
High School
OPEN - 5:30 and slower
OPEN - 5:30 or faster
Colorado Sports Chiropractic [https://www.coloradosportschiropractic.com/] MASTERS Elite
ELITE WOMEN
ELITE MEN
PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS
Our prize purse is larger than ever with special-time bonus payouts so let's get after it!
Prize amounts to be updated shortly
$1,000 from Roll Recovery for the first person in 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 (TIMING TBD)
Middle School
High School
OPEN - 5:30 and slower
OPEN - 5:30 or faster
Colorado Sports Chiropractic [https://www.coloradosportschiropractic.com/] MASTERS Elite
ELITE WOMEN
ELITE MEN
PRIZE MONEY AND AWARDS
Our prize purse is larger than ever with special-time bonus payouts so let's get after it!
Prize amounts to be updated shortly
$1,000 from Roll Recovery for the first person in 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
This 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
We 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
Masters 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
Please 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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