The Blue Jay Mile
Event summary
The Blue Jay Mile truly embraces community spirit, welcoming participants of all ages, including an Open/Alumni Mile for high schoolers and beyond. With a schedule packed with races starting at 7:45 AM, this event is perfect for families looking to enjoy a day outdoors while supporting youth running in Fort Worth. Join us for this energetic celebration of fitness and camaraderie, and see how fast you can run a mile!
Races
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Mc6 Blue Jay Mile (6th Graders)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Come compete against other 6th graders trying to beat the Mc6 school record or run to set your personal best mile time! McLean 6th School Records Owen Cordova 5:34 (2023) Audrey Grinnell 6:26 (2023)
Register7:00 AM CST
$22.20
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Blue Jay Mile 5th
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Come race a mile on the track against other 5th graders. See how fast you can run!!
Register7:00 AM CST
$22.20
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Blue Jay Mile 4th
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Come race a mile on the track against other 4th graders. See how fast you can run!!
Register7:00 AM CST
$22.20
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Blue Jay Mile 3rd
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Come race a mile on the track against other 3rd graders. See how fast you can run!!
Register7:00 AM CST
$22.20
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The Mini Mile K-2nd
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
The mini mile will be 1 or 2 laps around the track for our youngest milers.
Register7:00 AM CST
$22.20
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Blue Jay Mile Open and Alumni Run (9th Grade and up)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
This Race/Run/Walk helps support McLean 6th grade by supporting getting and keeping kids active. Open Race is also for Mc6 Alumni, middle schoolers and adults wanting to see how fast they can run a mile on the track!
Register7:00 AM CST
$22.20
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Blue Jay Mile Fun Run/Walk
The Fun Run/Walk is a lap, 2, 3 or 4. It is free and untimed. It does not include a shirt. If you would like to run or walk for fun, but want a shirt, please register for the Open Race/Run/Walk.
Register7:00 AM CST
Free
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Blue Jay Mile CADENCE
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Registration link for Cadence participants that are registered for the fall session of Cadence Running Club.
Register7:00 AM CST
$11.60
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'The Cadence Mile' (7th and 8th Grade)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
A competitive mile for middle schoolers.
Register7:00 AM CST
$22.20
Organiser's description
DECEMBER 5, 2026
This is the 6th Annual Blue Jay Mile. The goal has always been to get and keep kids active while promoting youth running. The first race of the day is the 6th grade race with runners trying to beat the school record. One mile races follow for all other elementary age groups and an Open/Alumni race. The Blue Jay Mile has steadily grown and adds more competitive races each year. This year we will have a competitive middle school race. Cadence Running Club is now hosting this event with the mission of growing youth distance running in Fort Worth. Cadence Running Club https://www.cadencercfw.com
This is race, run or walk for the whole family and for any kids wanting to see how fast they can run a mile!
COMPETITIVE MILE BOYS AND GIRLS RACES
* 6th graders
* 3rd-5th graders
* A mini mile for K-2nd (1-2 laps)
* 7th and 8th Grade Mile
* Open/Alumni Mile for 9th grade and up and up
RACE DAY SCHEDULE*
7:45 Fun Run/Walk
8:00 6th Grade Boys
8:15 6th Grade Girls
8:30 5th Boys and Girls
8:45 3rd and 4th Boys and Girls
9:00 K-2nd Mini-Mile (2 laps)
9:15 _The Cadence Mile_ 7th/8th Middle School Boys and Girls (will divide if needed)
9:30 Open/Alumni Mile (High School and Up)
_*Race times are tentative, races might be combined or split depending on number of runners. If needed, UPDATED race times will be sent out prior to race day._
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Location
3001 Forest Park Blvd, Paschal HS Track, Fort Worth, 76110, TX, United States
The Blue Jay Mile
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