Yakima Mile
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 6:45PM PDT
- Location Yakima, Washington
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 12 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and community spirit at the 7th Annual Yakima Mile on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the vibrant city of Yakima! This exciting event features a one-mile, gradual downhill course along Yakima Ave, finishing spectacularly near the historic Larson Building. The Yakima Mile welcomes everyone—from kids and families to dogs, veterans, and elite runners—inviting all participants to challenge themselves in the pursuit of their fastest mile yet.
This year, elite runners will compete for cash prizes that total over $60,000, including opportunities to break Washington's fastest mile records held by Sam Prakel and Nikki Hiltz. With a free registration for youths 18 and under, thanks to generous sponsors, this event is truly for everyone. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community support as we celebrate the Yakima Valley and raise awareness for vital services provided to survivors of domestic violence. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, jog, or walk together for a great cause!
This year, elite runners will compete for cash prizes that total over $60,000, including opportunities to break Washington's fastest mile records held by Sam Prakel and Nikki Hiltz. With a free registration for youths 18 and under, thanks to generous sponsors, this event is truly for everyone. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community support as we celebrate the Yakima Valley and raise awareness for vital services provided to survivors of domestic violence. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, jog, or walk together for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
_PRESENTED BY FLEET FEET - PNW_
7th Annual Yakima Mile -- SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
The course follows a one-mile, gradual downhill stretch of Yakima Ave. finishing in the shadows of Yakimas historic Larson Building. Yakima Mile is open to kids, families, dogs, veterans, elite runners, and _ALL_ those who want to run their fastest mile. EVER (or walk, or jog... as you like).
The Elite Mile races bring together many of the fastest milers from around the nation in hopes of breaking the Fastest Mile in Washington yet again and taking home some big cash prizes. Sam Prakel currently holds the men's fastest mile in Washington time of 3:50.5 and Nikki Hiltz holds the women's record at 4:20.5.
Competitive races are stacked across the board with cash prizes THE TOTAL PURSE FOR 2026 IS OVER $60,000. Including $10,000 across the TOP 3 groups by number of finishers.
If you are interested in participating in the Trouv'e TRU-ly RAD Group Challenge at this year's Yakima Mile, reach out to hello@yakimamile.org
Youths 18 & under register for free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Home2 and Tru by Hilton
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Yakima Mile is much more than a race. We bring our community together for fun and fitness; providing a healthy community event open to everyone, highlighting and celebrating the Yakima Valley on a local and national scale. Hogback Development Company, the producer of Yakima Mile, seeks to work with community leaders, businesses, and individuals to shed light on and better access the invaluable services provided by YWCA to survivors of domestic violence.
To learn more about the Yakima Mile, heats, prizes, what we do, and why we do it, visit www.yakimamile.org [https://www.yakimamile.org].
And to stay updated with all things Yakima Mile, follow @YAKIMAMILE [http://www.instagram.com/yakimamile] on Instagram
Run for fun. Run for health. Run for the record. Run to show your community spirit. Run to support survivors of domestic abuse.
YWCA YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOCAL HOTLINE - 509.248.7796
REGISTRATION COST
Youth (18Y & under): FREE
Adults (19-59): $25
Senior Citizens (60Y+): $12.50
7th Annual Yakima Mile -- SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026
The course follows a one-mile, gradual downhill stretch of Yakima Ave. finishing in the shadows of Yakimas historic Larson Building. Yakima Mile is open to kids, families, dogs, veterans, elite runners, and _ALL_ those who want to run their fastest mile. EVER (or walk, or jog... as you like).
The Elite Mile races bring together many of the fastest milers from around the nation in hopes of breaking the Fastest Mile in Washington yet again and taking home some big cash prizes. Sam Prakel currently holds the men's fastest mile in Washington time of 3:50.5 and Nikki Hiltz holds the women's record at 4:20.5.
Competitive races are stacked across the board with cash prizes THE TOTAL PURSE FOR 2026 IS OVER $60,000. Including $10,000 across the TOP 3 groups by number of finishers.
If you are interested in participating in the Trouv'e TRU-ly RAD Group Challenge at this year's Yakima Mile, reach out to hello@yakimamile.org
Youths 18 & under register for free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Home2 and Tru by Hilton
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Yakima Mile is much more than a race. We bring our community together for fun and fitness; providing a healthy community event open to everyone, highlighting and celebrating the Yakima Valley on a local and national scale. Hogback Development Company, the producer of Yakima Mile, seeks to work with community leaders, businesses, and individuals to shed light on and better access the invaluable services provided by YWCA to survivors of domestic violence.
To learn more about the Yakima Mile, heats, prizes, what we do, and why we do it, visit www.yakimamile.org [https://www.yakimamile.org].
And to stay updated with all things Yakima Mile, follow @YAKIMAMILE [http://www.instagram.com/yakimamile] on Instagram
Run for fun. Run for health. Run for the record. Run to show your community spirit. Run to support survivors of domestic abuse.
YWCA YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOCAL HOTLINE - 509.248.7796
REGISTRATION COST
Youth (18Y & under): FREE
Adults (19-59): $25
Senior Citizens (60Y+): $12.50
Races
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6 - 11Y Mile
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:15PM PDT)
Free
Competitive race for kids 6-11 years old Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Girls High School Mile
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:45PM PDT)
Free
Competitive race for kids 12-14 years old (Middle School/Jr. High) Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Boys High School Mile
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:45PM PDT)
Free
Competitive race for kids 14-18 years old (High School) Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Masters / Grand Masters Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:55PM PDT)
$27.50
A family-friendly heat for everyone! Walk, jog, or run with a stroller in the kickoff, non-competitive race. Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Heroes Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:25PM PDT)
$27.50
Essential Workers, Military, First Responders & Healthcare Professionals A competitive race for all heroes, whoever you are (future, active, or retired). We invite you to register for this heat so we can honor all you do for our community, our safety, and our health. Cash prizes for the top 5 men and top 5 women finishers. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Dog Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:05PM PDT)
$27.50
Arguably the most popular heat to run or watch.... Run the mile as a dog-human team. Cash prizes for the top 5 male runner-dog teams and top 5 female runner-dog teams. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Open Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:35PM PDT)
$27.50
A competitive race for anyone 18 years and above. Cash prizes for the top 5 men and top 5 women finishers. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Family Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (7:00PM PDT)
$27.50
A competitive racing event for anyone 40 and older. Cash prizes for the top 5 men and top 5 women finishers. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG -
Rising Stars Mile
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:15PM PDT)
Free
The Rising Stars Mile invites elite high school athletes, state qualifiers, and college mid-distance runners to compete in a thrilling one-mile road race along Yakima Ave. To apply for entry, please email run@yakimamile.org with your name and PR or a link to your Athletic.net profile. -
Women's Elite Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:30PM PDT)
$27.50
Women's qualifying time is 4:45. If you are interested in registering for this race please email Derek: derek@yakimamile.org -
Men's Elite Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:45PM PDT)
$27.50
Men's qualifying time is 4:02. If you are interested in registering for this race please email Derek: derek@yakimamile.org -
Legacy Half Mile Presented by the Terraces at Summitview (62 Y/O +)
Incl. $1.75 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (6:45PM PDT)
$14.25
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