The Princeton Mile
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Princeton, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of racing and community fun at the 2nd Annual Princeton Mile on Saturday, June 6th, 2026! This thrilling event takes place on the historic Main Street of Princeton, Bureau, where participants will sprint a certified mile course starting at the Apollo Theater and finishing at Rotary Park. The elite race kicks off at 10:00 AM, featuring top runners vying for a $1,000 prize for the first male and female finishers, with additional cash awards for second and third place.
For those looking to join in the fun, the Open Division starts at 10:15 AM and welcomes runners of all abilities to challenge themselves and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. After the race, stick around for the Rotary Club of Princeton's 5th Annual Shrimpfest, filled with live music, delicious food, and activities for the whole family. All participants will receive a race bib, a custom Princeton Mile t-shirt, and a special drawstring bag, along with the chance to enjoy complimentary donuts and wellness services from Anytime Fitness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run your fastest mile while celebrating community spirit in Princeton!
For those looking to join in the fun, the Open Division starts at 10:15 AM and welcomes runners of all abilities to challenge themselves and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. After the race, stick around for the Rotary Club of Princeton's 5th Annual Shrimpfest, filled with live music, delicious food, and activities for the whole family. All participants will receive a race bib, a custom Princeton Mile t-shirt, and a special drawstring bag, along with the chance to enjoy complimentary donuts and wellness services from Anytime Fitness. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run your fastest mile while celebrating community spirit in Princeton!
Organiser's Description
Join us on Saturday, June 6th for the 2nd Annual "Princeton Mile" road race!
Now a Certified Course! IL26001NM [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=11562]
The race will take place on Princetons historic Main Street, starting at the Apollo Theater and ending at Rotary Park, just in time to enjoy live music, food, and drinks at Rotary Club of Princeton's 5th Annual Shrimpfest!
The course is a straight line, fully paved city street. If you are looking to set a personal best time for a mile, this would be the place to do it. The course has been certified, and the race will be chip timed. The first race will feature elite runners who will be competing for a $1,000 prize which will be awarded to the first male and female finisher. Both male and female second place finishers will receive $750 and third place $500. In order to participate in the elite race, male runners must be able to run a mile under 4:30 minutes, and female runners must be able to run a mile under 5:30 minutes. The second race is open to anyone wishing to run and have fun! Anytime Fitness of Princeton will offer complimentary assisted stretching and body scans at the end of the race and Miss Betsy's will be handing out complimentary donuts!
All paid entrants will receive a race bib/chip, a Princeton Mile t-shirt, a Princeton Mile logo'd drawstring bag, as well as a custom Princeton Mile pin by A&M Products! Awards will be announced on the stage at Shrimpfest immediately following the completion of the second race.
Please, come join us and enjoy all Princeton has to offer! This is a family-friendly event featuring live music, food, activities for kids, and the chance to run your fastest mile! Our fabulous Main Street Retailers will also be hosting Princeton's Annual Sidewalk Sales!
Age Group Awards Top 3 Male/Female:
* Junior Division
* 15 - 19
* 20 - 29
* 30 - 39
* 40 - 49
* 50 - 59
* 60 +
* Elite Division
Elite Division - 10:00 am Start time
Qualifying times: Male - sub 4:30 mile, Female - sub 5:30 mile
Open Division - 10:15 am Start time
Now a Certified Course! IL26001NM [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=11562]
The race will take place on Princetons historic Main Street, starting at the Apollo Theater and ending at Rotary Park, just in time to enjoy live music, food, and drinks at Rotary Club of Princeton's 5th Annual Shrimpfest!
The course is a straight line, fully paved city street. If you are looking to set a personal best time for a mile, this would be the place to do it. The course has been certified, and the race will be chip timed. The first race will feature elite runners who will be competing for a $1,000 prize which will be awarded to the first male and female finisher. Both male and female second place finishers will receive $750 and third place $500. In order to participate in the elite race, male runners must be able to run a mile under 4:30 minutes, and female runners must be able to run a mile under 5:30 minutes. The second race is open to anyone wishing to run and have fun! Anytime Fitness of Princeton will offer complimentary assisted stretching and body scans at the end of the race and Miss Betsy's will be handing out complimentary donuts!
All paid entrants will receive a race bib/chip, a Princeton Mile t-shirt, a Princeton Mile logo'd drawstring bag, as well as a custom Princeton Mile pin by A&M Products! Awards will be announced on the stage at Shrimpfest immediately following the completion of the second race.
Please, come join us and enjoy all Princeton has to offer! This is a family-friendly event featuring live music, food, activities for kids, and the chance to run your fastest mile! Our fabulous Main Street Retailers will also be hosting Princeton's Annual Sidewalk Sales!
Age Group Awards Top 3 Male/Female:
* Junior Division
* 15 - 19
* 20 - 29
* 30 - 39
* 40 - 49
* 50 - 59
* 60 +
* Elite Division
Elite Division - 10:00 am Start time
Qualifying times: Male - sub 4:30 mile, Female - sub 5:30 mile
Open Division - 10:15 am Start time
Races
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1 Mile Run - Elite Division
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDTo qualify for the elite division, mile times must be: - Male - 4:30 or faster - Female - 5:30 or faster -
1 Mile Run - Open Division
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (10:15AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDOpen division to any pace runner or walker
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