The Memorial Day Mile
- Date Mon 25th May 2026
- Time 10:15AM EDT
- Location Columbia City, Indiana
- Price $16.90 - $31.74
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Memorial Day Mile on Monday, May 25, 2026! This exciting event takes place in Columbia City, Indiana, and invites participants to experience a thrilling downhill competitive mile. Starting just west of the courthouse on Van Buren Street, runners will race towards the finish line at the Whitley County YMCA, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the Annual Memorial Day Parade, which kicks off at 10:15 AM.
Join us for a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit! Packet pick-up begins at 8:30 AM at our tent located on the courthouse square, and post-race refreshments and awards will be waiting for you at the finish line. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as the overall masters and top three finishers in each age group. With ample parking available throughout Columbia City, make sure to mark your calendars for this fantastic celebration of fitness and remembrance. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished tradition! #DoSomethingEpic
Join us for a day filled with camaraderie and community spirit! Packet pick-up begins at 8:30 AM at our tent located on the courthouse square, and post-race refreshments and awards will be waiting for you at the finish line. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers, as well as the overall masters and top three finishers in each age group. With ample parking available throughout Columbia City, make sure to mark your calendars for this fantastic celebration of fitness and remembrance. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished tradition! #DoSomethingEpic
Organiser's Description
Join Epic Racing Events as we continue the holiday tradition that was started by the Bird family. The Memorial Day Mile is a downhill competitive mile that starts downtown Columbia City and finishes at the Whitley County YMCA. The course follows Van Buren Street in a point to point race. The race will kick off the Annual Memorial Day Parade which starts at 10:15AM.
Packet Pick Up will be available starting at 8:30 AM on race day at our tent located on the courthouse Square located at 101 West Van Buren Street Columbia City, IN 46725.
The Start of the race will be just West of the courthouse on Van Buren Street and will run east on Van Buren before finishing by the Whitley Country YMCA. Post race refreshments and awards will be given at the finish line.
Parking will be available throughout Columbia City as well as at the finish at the YMCA, we ask that participants refrain from parking along Van Buren Street (Start line/Parade Route).
Awards will be presented to the Overall Male and Female and the Overall Masters Male and Female as well as the top 3 male/female finishers in each age group.
All runners will be eligible and overall awards will be based on gun time.
The Epic Racing Events team is proud to continue the tradition of the Memorial Day Mile. #DoSomethingEpic
Packet Pick Up will be available starting at 8:30 AM on race day at our tent located on the courthouse Square located at 101 West Van Buren Street Columbia City, IN 46725.
The Start of the race will be just West of the courthouse on Van Buren Street and will run east on Van Buren before finishing by the Whitley Country YMCA. Post race refreshments and awards will be given at the finish line.
Parking will be available throughout Columbia City as well as at the finish at the YMCA, we ask that participants refrain from parking along Van Buren Street (Start line/Parade Route).
Awards will be presented to the Overall Male and Female and the Overall Masters Male and Female as well as the top 3 male/female finishers in each age group.
All runners will be eligible and overall awards will be based on gun time.
The Epic Racing Events team is proud to continue the tradition of the Memorial Day Mile. #DoSomethingEpic
Races
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The Memorial Day Mile
Incl. $2.74 Fee & SS Running Shirt
Mon 25th May 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$31.74
Point to point race starting a couple blocks west of the main courthouse square and running east to the Whitley County YMCA -
The Memorial Day Mile - No Shirt Option
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Mon 25th May 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$22.20
Point to point race starting a couple blocks west of the main courthouse square and running east to the Whitley County YMCA -
The Memorial Day Mile - Youth(13 and Under) No Shirt
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Mon 25th May 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$16.90
Point to point race starting a couple blocks west of the main courthouse square and running east to the Whitley County YMCA
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