Power Mile Road Race
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 5:45PM CDT
- Location New Orleans, Louisiana
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of speed and fun at the Power Mile Road Race, taking place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. This premier road mile event has become a staple in the Gulf South, attracting over 500 participants, volunteers, and spectators to the scenic West End Park. With a flat and fast course, runners can enjoy stunning sunset views while competing for personal bests.
The festivities kick off with a Kids Half Mile at 5:45 PM, followed by the Open Mile at 6:30 PM and the Elite Mile at 7:00 PM. Runners who finish under seven minutes will be rewarded with exclusive race posters, celebrating their achievement! New this year, the Beer Mile Relay adds an exciting twist, combining running with a refreshing beverage for a lively post-race celebration. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and charity, as the Power Mile Road Race has raised over $20,000 for local causes in previous years. Mark your calendar and prepare for a fantastic experience on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain!
The festivities kick off with a Kids Half Mile at 5:45 PM, followed by the Open Mile at 6:30 PM and the Elite Mile at 7:00 PM. Runners who finish under seven minutes will be rewarded with exclusive race posters, celebrating their achievement! New this year, the Beer Mile Relay adds an exciting twist, combining running with a refreshing beverage for a lively post-race celebration. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and charity, as the Power Mile Road Race has raised over $20,000 for local causes in previous years. Mark your calendar and prepare for a fantastic experience on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain!
Organiser's Description
The Power Mile Road Race is the premier road mile in the Gulf South.
Over the past three years, the Power Mile has raised over $20,000 for charity. Each year we bring more than 500 participants, volunteers, and spectators to West End Park to enjoy the race and festivities. The Power Mile is returning to West End Park in 2025! The course is flat, fast, and enjoyable for both runners and spectators alike. Enjoy beautiful sunset views, food, and a frosty beverage post-race along Lake Pontchartrain.
Back by popular demand....sub-7 minute race posters! That's right...run under 7 minutes in the mile and you can take home our official race poster - you earned it!
New this year? The beer mile relay. Celebrate race day with a beer and a hard quarter mile!
Please join us for another great year at The Power Mile!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION: 4:30 TO 6:30 PM
KIDS HALF MILE: 5:45PM
HALF MILE AWARDS: 6:00 PM
OPEN MILE: 6:30 PM
ELITE MILE: 7:00 PM
MILE AWARDS: 7:20 PM
BEER MILE RELAY: 7:45 PM
Ready to train? Access our one mile training plan here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hlWgUM5DusX7XZnEoY7JuXM355CsXeHnU1MN8hcMERU/edit?usp=sharing]and get ready to PR on September 20th!
Over the past three years, the Power Mile has raised over $20,000 for charity. Each year we bring more than 500 participants, volunteers, and spectators to West End Park to enjoy the race and festivities. The Power Mile is returning to West End Park in 2025! The course is flat, fast, and enjoyable for both runners and spectators alike. Enjoy beautiful sunset views, food, and a frosty beverage post-race along Lake Pontchartrain.
Back by popular demand....sub-7 minute race posters! That's right...run under 7 minutes in the mile and you can take home our official race poster - you earned it!
New this year? The beer mile relay. Celebrate race day with a beer and a hard quarter mile!
Please join us for another great year at The Power Mile!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION: 4:30 TO 6:30 PM
KIDS HALF MILE: 5:45PM
HALF MILE AWARDS: 6:00 PM
OPEN MILE: 6:30 PM
ELITE MILE: 7:00 PM
MILE AWARDS: 7:20 PM
BEER MILE RELAY: 7:45 PM
Ready to train? Access our one mile training plan here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hlWgUM5DusX7XZnEoY7JuXM355CsXeHnU1MN8hcMERU/edit?usp=sharing]and get ready to PR on September 20th!
Races
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The Power Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (6:30PM CDT)
$32.80
The mile is run in two heats, the open corral at 6:30pm and the elite corral at 7:00pm. Participants in the elite heat must be able to complete 1 mile in 7 minutes or less. Both heats are scored as one race. -
1/2 Mile Youth Race (Ages 12 & Under)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (5:45PM CDT)
$16.90
1/2 mile youth race. All runners 12 years of age and younger are welcome to compete! -
The Beer Mile Relay
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 13th September 2025 (7:45PM CDT)
$16.90
Join a team of four to complete the beer mile relay: Each runner chugs a beer and runs a quarter mile! Must register as a member of a team. Must be 21 or older to participate.
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