Yakima Mile
- Date Sat 5th June 2027
- Time 6:45PM PDT
- Location Yakima, Washington
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 14 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the 8th Annual Yakima Mile on Saturday, June 5, 2027, in the beautiful city of Yakima! This exciting event features a one-mile, gradual downhill course along Yakima Ave, culminating in a spectacular finish near the historic Larson Building. Open to everyone, from kids and families to dogs and elite runners, the Yakima Mile is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, whether you choose to run, walk, or jog.
The competitive atmosphere shines with the Elite Mile races, which attract top milers from across the nation, all vying for a chance to break the record for the fastest mile in Washington and win part of a stunning $60,000 prize purse. With $23,000 awarded across the top seven finishing groups and additional prizes for random draw participants, there's something for everyone to strive for! Plus, youths aged 18 and under can register for free, thanks to the support of local sponsors. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we come together to celebrate the Yakima Valley and support vital services for survivors of domestic violence. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
The competitive atmosphere shines with the Elite Mile races, which attract top milers from across the nation, all vying for a chance to break the record for the fastest mile in Washington and win part of a stunning $60,000 prize purse. With $23,000 awarded across the top seven finishing groups and additional prizes for random draw participants, there's something for everyone to strive for! Plus, youths aged 18 and under can register for free, thanks to the support of local sponsors. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we come together to celebrate the Yakima Valley and support vital services for survivors of domestic violence. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
_PRESENTED BY FLEET FEET - PNW_
8th Annual Yakima Mile -- SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2027
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.
Competitive races are stacked across the board with cash prizes THE TOTAL PURSE FOR 2027 IS OVER $60,000. Including $23,000 across the TOP 7 groups by number of finishers, as well as a group drawn at random for $3,000. More details on our website.
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
8th Annual Yakima Mile -- SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2027
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.
Competitive races are stacked across the board with cash prizes THE TOTAL PURSE FOR 2027 IS OVER $60,000. Including $23,000 across the TOP 7 groups by number of finishers, as well as a group drawn at random for $3,000. More details on our website.
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 5th June 2027 (7:15PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 19 MAR 27Competitive 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 5th June 2027 (7:45PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 19 MAR 27Competitive 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 5th June 2027 (7:45PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 19 MAR 27Competitive 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 5th June 2027 (7:55PM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 MAR 27A 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 5th June 2027 (7:25PM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 MAR 27Essential 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 5th June 2027 (8:05PM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 MAR 27Arguably 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 5th June 2027 (7:35PM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 MAR 27A 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 5th June 2027 (7:00PM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 MAR 27A 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 5th June 2027 (8:15PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 19 MAR 27The 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 5th June 2027 (8:30PM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 MAR 27Women'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 5th June 2027 (8:45PM PDT)
$27.50
OPENS 19 MAR 27Men'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 5th June 2027 (6:45PM PDT)
$14.25
OPENS 19 MAR 27 -
Girls Jr. High Mile
Sat 5th June 2027 (7:45PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 19 MAR 27 -
Boys Jr. High Mile
Sat 5th June 2027 (7:45PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 19 MAR 27
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