The Minty Miler
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 1:00PM EST
- Location Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at The Minty Miler, taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the picturesque town of Jim Thorpe, Carbon! This family-friendly holiday running party invites participants to don their holiday-themed attire (optional but encouraged) and join in an exciting one-hour race format. Runners will have the chance to complete as many laps as possible on a scenic, closed-loop gravel path around Penn Forest Park, totaling 0.87 miles per lap with a gentle elevation gain of 21 feet.
The race kicks off promptly at 1 PM and wraps up at 2 PM, with professional timing provided by Pioneer Timing to ensure accurate results. Participants can look forward to an aid station stocked with water, hot chocolate, snacks, and delightful minty treats to keep their spirits high! With awards for top male and female finishers as well as age group categories ranging from 10 and under to 80+, it's a perfect opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages to showcase their skills. Plus, the first 75 registrants will receive a custom Minty Miler mug! Join in the holiday cheer while supporting the Jim Thorpe Cross Country Team, as proceeds from the event
The race kicks off promptly at 1 PM and wraps up at 2 PM, with professional timing provided by Pioneer Timing to ensure accurate results. Participants can look forward to an aid station stocked with water, hot chocolate, snacks, and delightful minty treats to keep their spirits high! With awards for top male and female finishers as well as age group categories ranging from 10 and under to 80+, it's a perfect opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages to showcase their skills. Plus, the first 75 registrants will receive a custom Minty Miler mug! Join in the holiday cheer while supporting the Jim Thorpe Cross Country Team, as proceeds from the event
Organiser's Description
THE MINTY MILER IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY HOLIDAY RUNNING PARTY! HOLIDAY THEMED ATTIRE IS NOT REQUIRED, BUT IS ENCOURAGED.
RACE FORMAT: 1 hour, accurately timed race. Run as far as you can in the 1 hour time limit. You must complete all laps for them to count. Any partially completed laps when time runs out will not be counted toward your total. You can stop at any point, but you must check in with the race director if you are stopping before the end of the time limit. The race will start promptly at 1pm and end at 2pm.
*We will have professional timing this year provided by Pioneer Timing!
COURSE: Gravel path around the Penn Forest Park right outside of scenic Jim Thorpe. No traffic to contend with while running! The path is a closed .87 mile loop, with 21 ft of elevation gain/loss per lap.
AID: There will be an aid station at the start/finish line stocked up with water, hot chocolate, snacks, and of course, minty treats.
REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICKUP: Register by December 2 to get a custom minty miler mug! There will be same day registration from 12-12:30pm, with a custom mug while supplies last.
AWARDS: Top Male and Female awards, as well as male and female age group awards for both runners and walkers. Age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
SWAG: A custom minty miler mug to the first 75 to register, age group ornament awards and overall winner awards.
PROCEEDS: The proceeds from this year's race will be donated to the Jim Thorpe Cross Country Team!
THIS EVENT IS RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE!
RACE FORMAT: 1 hour, accurately timed race. Run as far as you can in the 1 hour time limit. You must complete all laps for them to count. Any partially completed laps when time runs out will not be counted toward your total. You can stop at any point, but you must check in with the race director if you are stopping before the end of the time limit. The race will start promptly at 1pm and end at 2pm.
*We will have professional timing this year provided by Pioneer Timing!
COURSE: Gravel path around the Penn Forest Park right outside of scenic Jim Thorpe. No traffic to contend with while running! The path is a closed .87 mile loop, with 21 ft of elevation gain/loss per lap.
AID: There will be an aid station at the start/finish line stocked up with water, hot chocolate, snacks, and of course, minty treats.
REGISTRATION/ PACKET PICKUP: Register by December 2 to get a custom minty miler mug! There will be same day registration from 12-12:30pm, with a custom mug while supplies last.
AWARDS: Top Male and Female awards, as well as male and female age group awards for both runners and walkers. Age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
SWAG: A custom minty miler mug to the first 75 to register, age group ornament awards and overall winner awards.
PROCEEDS: The proceeds from this year's race will be donated to the Jim Thorpe Cross Country Team!
THIS EVENT IS RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE!
Races
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The Minty Miler Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Minty Miler Mug
Sat 13th December 2025 (1:00PM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
The Minty Miler Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Minty Miler Mug
Sat 13th December 2025 (1:00PM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED
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