The EXMI One Mile Challenge
- Date Thu 10th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Valparaiso, Indiana
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating EXMI One Mile Challenge on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Valparaiso Family YMCA Pavilion in Valparaiso, Porter! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to compete on a flat mile course in a competitive wave start format, ensuring a thrilling race against peers in your age group. With race entries open to those who can complete a mile in 15 minutes or less, it’s a perfect opportunity for both seasoned athletes and newcomers to showcase their speed and stamina.
Participants can look forward to a well-organized event featuring custom finishers medals and certificates, live results via text and email, and a clearly marked course with directional signs. Don’t miss the chance to earn unique awards in various age categories, including top overall male and female racers. Early registration is available for just $30 until July 8, 2024, with race day registration at $40. Remember, to guarantee your race shirt, register by June 24!
Whether you're in it for the competition or the camaraderie, the EXMI One Mile Challenge promises an unforgettable experience for all. Gather your friends and family, and be part of this fantastic running event in Valparaiso!
Participants can look forward to a well-organized event featuring custom finishers medals and certificates, live results via text and email, and a clearly marked course with directional signs. Don’t miss the chance to earn unique awards in various age categories, including top overall male and female racers. Early registration is available for just $30 until July 8, 2024, with race day registration at $40. Remember, to guarantee your race shirt, register by June 24!
Whether you're in it for the competition or the camaraderie, the EXMI One Mile Challenge promises an unforgettable experience for all. Gather your friends and family, and be part of this fantastic running event in Valparaiso!
Organiser's Description
EXMI Presents The One Mile Challenge
THE RACE WILL BE HOSTED AT THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA PAVILION OFF OF CUMBERLAND DRIVE
Run a Flat Mile Course in a competitive WAVE start race against your age group peers. All Competitive Race Entries must be able to complete a mile in 15 minutes or less. See the course map for details of the starting and finishing locations.
This is event # 7 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RaceTheRegion]
Custom Finishers Medal, Custom Finishers Certificate, Live results via text and email messaging, race course will be clearly marked and all turns will have directional signs.
COST:
Early Registration on or before 7/8/2024 $30 - 1 Mile Challenge Entry
Late Registration on 7/9/2024 $35 - 1 Mile Challenge Entry
Race Day Registration - $40
MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 24TH TO GUARANTEE SHIRT.
Participants can choose the no race shirt option and save $5
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 6:00PM ON RACE DAY. PEOPLE WISHING TO REGISTER ON RACE DAY MAY DO SO ON THEIR MOBILE DEVICE OR FROM HOME BEFORE HEADING TO THE RACE. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.
PACKET PICK UP ~ Early packet pick up will be available from July 8th and 9th - 10am - 6pm, and July 10th (Race Day) from 10am - 3pm at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383. RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AT THE EXTRA MILE WILL END AT 3PM. ON SITE PACKET PICK UP WILL OPEN ON RACE DAY AT 5PM AT THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA PAVILION OFF OF CUMBERLAND AVE. To avoid long lines at the race site and potentially missing your race starting time we highly encourage participants pick up their race packets in advance.
Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female,
Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 1112, 1314, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 45-49, 5054,
55-59, 6064, 6569, 7074, 75 and up
Participants will start in waves according to age on the following schedule:
Ages 9-13 and any boy or girl in this age category THAT WILL NOT BE ENROLLED in High School this fall - 6:30PM
Ages 8 and under - 6:35PM
Ages 60 and over - 6:45PM
Ages 50 to 59 - 6:55PM
Ages 40 to 49 - 7:05PM
Ages 30 to 39 - 7:15PM
Ages 19 to 29 and anyone in this age category WHO WILL NOT BE ENROLLED in High School - 7:25PM
High School Girl's (ages 13-18 and ANYONE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL THIS FALL) - 7:35PM
High School Boy's (ages 13-18 and ANYONE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL THIS FALL) - 7:45PM
We will be recording the starting time for each participant. Your time will be the net time from start to finish.
*** MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE****
Race the Region wants to support local High School and Middle School running. Race the Region and The Extra Mile Fitness Company will make a donation to the Boy's Cross Country programs to the top three high schools with the most male students that participate, and a donation to the Girl's Cross Country programs the top three high schools with the most female students participating. The middle school with the most total number of students participating will also receive a donation to their schools running programs. *SCHOOL TOTALS WILL BE CALCULATED AFTER 5PM THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE. STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE RACE BEFORE THAT TIME IN ORDER TO COUNT TOWARDS THEIR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION TOTAL.
THE RACE WILL BE HOSTED AT THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA PAVILION OFF OF CUMBERLAND DRIVE
Run a Flat Mile Course in a competitive WAVE start race against your age group peers. All Competitive Race Entries must be able to complete a mile in 15 minutes or less. See the course map for details of the starting and finishing locations.
This is event # 7 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RaceTheRegion]
Custom Finishers Medal, Custom Finishers Certificate, Live results via text and email messaging, race course will be clearly marked and all turns will have directional signs.
COST:
Early Registration on or before 7/8/2024 $30 - 1 Mile Challenge Entry
Late Registration on 7/9/2024 $35 - 1 Mile Challenge Entry
Race Day Registration - $40
MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 24TH TO GUARANTEE SHIRT.
Participants can choose the no race shirt option and save $5
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 6:00PM ON RACE DAY. PEOPLE WISHING TO REGISTER ON RACE DAY MAY DO SO ON THEIR MOBILE DEVICE OR FROM HOME BEFORE HEADING TO THE RACE. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY.
PACKET PICK UP ~ Early packet pick up will be available from July 8th and 9th - 10am - 6pm, and July 10th (Race Day) from 10am - 3pm at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383. RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP AT THE EXTRA MILE WILL END AT 3PM. ON SITE PACKET PICK UP WILL OPEN ON RACE DAY AT 5PM AT THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA PAVILION OFF OF CUMBERLAND AVE. To avoid long lines at the race site and potentially missing your race starting time we highly encourage participants pick up their race packets in advance.
Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female,
Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 1112, 1314, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 45-49, 5054,
55-59, 6064, 6569, 7074, 75 and up
Participants will start in waves according to age on the following schedule:
Ages 9-13 and any boy or girl in this age category THAT WILL NOT BE ENROLLED in High School this fall - 6:30PM
Ages 8 and under - 6:35PM
Ages 60 and over - 6:45PM
Ages 50 to 59 - 6:55PM
Ages 40 to 49 - 7:05PM
Ages 30 to 39 - 7:15PM
Ages 19 to 29 and anyone in this age category WHO WILL NOT BE ENROLLED in High School - 7:25PM
High School Girl's (ages 13-18 and ANYONE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL THIS FALL) - 7:35PM
High School Boy's (ages 13-18 and ANYONE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL THIS FALL) - 7:45PM
We will be recording the starting time for each participant. Your time will be the net time from start to finish.
*** MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE****
Race the Region wants to support local High School and Middle School running. Race the Region and The Extra Mile Fitness Company will make a donation to the Boy's Cross Country programs to the top three high schools with the most male students that participate, and a donation to the Girl's Cross Country programs the top three high schools with the most female students participating. The middle school with the most total number of students participating will also receive a donation to their schools running programs. *SCHOOL TOTALS WILL BE CALCULATED AFTER 5PM THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE. STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE RACE BEFORE THAT TIME IN ORDER TO COUNT TOWARDS THEIR SCHOOL'S PARTICIPATION TOTAL.
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