Rose City Mile 2025
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:30AM PDT
- Location Portland, Oregon
- Price $6.30 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of speed and community at the 8th annual Rose City Mile, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the vibrant city of Portland, Multnomah! This exciting event invites runners of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves in the classic mile race, creating a fun and inclusive atmosphere. For the first time, the Rose City Mile will feature dedicated sections for Middle School (ages 8-14) and High School (ages 14-18) participants, allowing young athletes to showcase their skills alongside seasoned runners.
With a variety of categories, including men's, women's, and non-binary awards, everyone has a chance to shine. The race day schedule is packed with heats throughout the morning, culminating in championship heats for open runners and team relays. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a newcomer, the Rose City Mile promises a day filled with friendly competition, camaraderie, and the thrill of racing. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event—register before June 19 to secure your spot! Come join the excitement and celebrate the spirit of running at the Rose City Mile!
With a variety of categories, including men's, women's, and non-binary awards, everyone has a chance to shine. The race day schedule is packed with heats throughout the morning, culminating in championship heats for open runners and team relays. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a newcomer, the Rose City Mile promises a day filled with friendly competition, camaraderie, and the thrill of racing. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event—register before June 19 to secure your spot! Come join the excitement and celebrate the spirit of running at the Rose City Mile!
Organiser's Description
[Rose City Track club, spelled in a circle wrapped around a Rose]Rose City Track Club is proud to present the 8th annual Rose City Mile! Our mission is to provide a fun and accessible opportunity for runners of all ages and abilities to test their fitness in the mile on Saturday, June 21, 2024.
_NEW THIS YEAR!_ We are offering a Middle School (ages 814) and High School (ages 1418) sections, with sign up through Athletic.net [https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/565868/register]. The registration fee for the Middle School and High School sections is $16.80 (incl. $1.80 transaction fee).
We believe that everyone has a place in the running community that is respectful, safe, and inclusive. On race day we present awards in men's, women's, and non-binary categories. Participants who select either "Non-Binary" or "Prefer Not to Say" during sign up will be eligible for the non-binary awards category.
AWARDS
The top three finishers in the following categories will receive recognition.
* Non-binary
* Masters women
* Masters men
* Open women
* Open men
* Middle School girls
* Middle School boys
* High School girls
* High School boys
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH. PRICE INCREASE TO $33.00 (INC. $3.00 FEE) ON MAY 28.
RUNNERS WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF REGISTERING FOR THE ROSE CITY MILE THE DAY OF THE RACE FOR $38.50 (INC. $3.50 FEE). SAME DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES 50 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRST HEAT IN EACH SECTION.
HEATS
CHECK IN CLOSES 20 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED HEAT. Final heat assignments will be posted on Friday, June 20. Runners will be seeded based on the age, gender, and estimated finishing time provided upon registration. Heats in each category are progressively faster. HEAT SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE:
8:30 am girl's 814 heat 1
8:40 am boy's 814 heat 1
8:50 am boy's 814 heat 2
9:00 am youth 814 awards
9:10 am masters women heat 1
9:20 am masters men heat 1
9:30 am masters men heat 2
9:40 am masters awards
9:50 am Rose Bud 100 m dash (ages 24)
10:00 am Rose Bud 400 m dash (ages 57)
10:10 am open heat 1
10:20 am open heat 2
10:30 am open heat 3
10:40 am open heat 4
10:50 am open heat 5
11:00 am women's open championship heat
11:10 am men's open championship heat
11:20 am open awards
11:30 am High School girls heat 1
11:40 am High School boys heat 1
11:50 am High School boys heat 2
12:00 pm High School awards
12:10 pm Mixed 4 x 200 m relay
12:20 am Mixed 4 x 400 m relay heat 1
12:30 am Mixed 4 x 400 m relay heat 2 (if needed)
12:40 am Team awards
SPONSORSHIP
Rose City Mile would not happen without the generous support of our sponsors. Our event features 200 competitors of all ages, as well as many spectators cheering them on. We have four tiers of sponsorship available. To learn more, please check out our 2025 sponsor packet [https://www.rosecitytrack.com/s/2025-Sponsor-Packet.pdf] or email [email protected].
_NEW THIS YEAR!_ We are offering a Middle School (ages 814) and High School (ages 1418) sections, with sign up through Athletic.net [https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/565868/register]. The registration fee for the Middle School and High School sections is $16.80 (incl. $1.80 transaction fee).
We believe that everyone has a place in the running community that is respectful, safe, and inclusive. On race day we present awards in men's, women's, and non-binary categories. Participants who select either "Non-Binary" or "Prefer Not to Say" during sign up will be eligible for the non-binary awards category.
AWARDS
The top three finishers in the following categories will receive recognition.
* Non-binary
* Masters women
* Masters men
* Open women
* Open men
* Middle School girls
* Middle School boys
* High School girls
* High School boys
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH. PRICE INCREASE TO $33.00 (INC. $3.00 FEE) ON MAY 28.
RUNNERS WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF REGISTERING FOR THE ROSE CITY MILE THE DAY OF THE RACE FOR $38.50 (INC. $3.50 FEE). SAME DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES 50 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRST HEAT IN EACH SECTION.
HEATS
CHECK IN CLOSES 20 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR ASSIGNED HEAT. Final heat assignments will be posted on Friday, June 20. Runners will be seeded based on the age, gender, and estimated finishing time provided upon registration. Heats in each category are progressively faster. HEAT SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE:
8:30 am girl's 814 heat 1
8:40 am boy's 814 heat 1
8:50 am boy's 814 heat 2
9:00 am youth 814 awards
9:10 am masters women heat 1
9:20 am masters men heat 1
9:30 am masters men heat 2
9:40 am masters awards
9:50 am Rose Bud 100 m dash (ages 24)
10:00 am Rose Bud 400 m dash (ages 57)
10:10 am open heat 1
10:20 am open heat 2
10:30 am open heat 3
10:40 am open heat 4
10:50 am open heat 5
11:00 am women's open championship heat
11:10 am men's open championship heat
11:20 am open awards
11:30 am High School girls heat 1
11:40 am High School boys heat 1
11:50 am High School boys heat 2
12:00 pm High School awards
12:10 pm Mixed 4 x 200 m relay
12:20 am Mixed 4 x 400 m relay heat 1
12:30 am Mixed 4 x 400 m relay heat 2 (if needed)
12:40 am Team awards
SPONSORSHIP
Rose City Mile would not happen without the generous support of our sponsors. Our event features 200 competitors of all ages, as well as many spectators cheering them on. We have four tiers of sponsorship available. To learn more, please check out our 2025 sponsor packet [https://www.rosecitytrack.com/s/2025-Sponsor-Packet.pdf] or email [email protected].
Races
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Rosebud Kid's Race
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 21st June 2025 (9:30AM PDT)
$6.30
Ages 24 will run 100 m, ages 57 will run 400 m. Chaperones allowed to participate free of charge. -
Open Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 21st June 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$27.50
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Mixed 4 X 400 M Relay (Team Sign-Up Only)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 21st June 2025 (11:30AM PDT)
$22.20
The entry fee covers all four runners on the relay. No refunds will be given for incomplete teams. This relay requires a maximum of 2 male and a minimum of 2 non-male (e.g. female, non-binary) runners to run one lap each. On race day, please check in with a final list of names for the four people on the relay, a team name that will be displayed in the results, and an estimated finish time. All four relay members will be required to sign a waiver or present a signed waiver to participate. No refunds will be given for incomplete teams. -
Mixed 4 X 200 M Relay (Team Sign-Up Only)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 21st June 2025 (11:20AM PDT)
$22.20
The entry fee covers all four runners on the relay. No refunds will be given for incomplete teams. This relay requires a maximum of 2 male and a minimum of 2 non-male (e.g. female, non-binary) runners to run 200 meters (one half lap) each. The entry fee covers all four runners on the relay. On race day, please check in with a final list of names for the four people on the relay, a team name that will be displayed in the results, and an estimated finish time. All four relay members will be required to sign a waiver or present a signed waiver to participate.
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