Yakima Mile
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 7:00PM EST
- Location Yakima, Washington
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 11 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of speed and community spirit at the 6th Annual Yakima Mile on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the vibrant city of Yakima! This exciting event features a scenic one-mile course that gently slopes downhill along Yakima Ave, culminating at the iconic Larson Building. The Yakima Mile welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, from kids and families to elite runners and their four-legged friends. With a total prize purse exceeding $50,000, competitive racers will be vying for cash prizes while attempting to break the fastest mile records in Washington, currently held by Sam Prakel and Nikki Hiltz.
More than just a race, the Yakima Mile serves as a celebration of community and wellness, emphasizing fun, fitness, and support for important local causes. Youth participants aged 18 and under can register for free, thanks to generous sponsors like Home2 and Tru by Hilton. Join us for this unforgettable event where you can run for health, run for fun, and run to make a difference in the Yakima Valley! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community gathering and support survivors of domestic violence.
More than just a race, the Yakima Mile serves as a celebration of community and wellness, emphasizing fun, fitness, and support for important local causes. Youth participants aged 18 and under can register for free, thanks to generous sponsors like Home2 and Tru by Hilton. Join us for this unforgettable event where you can run for health, run for fun, and run to make a difference in the Yakima Valley! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant community gathering and support survivors of domestic violence.
Organiser's Description
_PRESENTED BY HOME2 SUITES AND TRU BY HILTON - YAKIMA AIRPORT_
6th Annual Yakima Mile -- SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025
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 2025 is over $50,000.
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
6th Annual Yakima Mile -- SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025
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 2025 is over $50,000.
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 7th June 2025 (7:15PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONCompetitive 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 -
12 - 14Y Mile
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONCompetitive 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 -
14 - 18Y Mile
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:55PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONCompetitive 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 -
Family Mile (Noncompetitive)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONA 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 7th June 2025 (7:25PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONEssential 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 7th June 2025 (8:05PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONArguably 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 7th June 2025 (7:35PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONA 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 -
Masters Mile (40Y+)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 7th June 2025 (7:55PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONA 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 7th June 2025 (8:15PM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThe 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 [email protected] with your name and PR or a link to your Athletic.net profile. -
Women's Elite Mile
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:30PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONWomen's qualifying time is 4:45. If you are interested in registering for this race please email Derek: [email protected] -
Men's Elite Mile
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:45PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONMen's qualifying time is 4:02. If you are interested in registering for this race please email Derek: [email protected]
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