Events
Mini Mile (60m) (Age 1-5)
Kids Quarter Miler (k-3rd Grade)
Youth Mile (6th Grade and Under)
Middle School Mile
Elite Mile (Invite Only)
A men's (4:10 and under) and women's (5:00 and under) elite mile will be contested again this year.
Prize money will be awarded to the Top 3 finishers in each race (1st- $250, 2nd- $150, 3rd- $100)
Racers interested in competing in the Elite section of the mile are encouraged to fill out the Elite Interest Form.
Event Description
Join the Athens Athletics Club for the 2nd Annual Midsummer Mile Fest on July 25, 2026, at the Alexander High School track complex in Albany, Ohio! The event, which starts in the evening, features community miles, middle school and high school miles, and culminates under the lights with men’s and women’s elite mile races that you won’t want to miss. There are even “mini miles” for future track athletes! All youth races are free to enter. Community, middle school, and high school races are just $10, and there is no fee for spectators. Come run, cheer, and hang out to celebrate the most acclaimed race distance in sport history!
🏆 New in 2026: Team Competition for Middle School & High School Races!
Bring your teammates, rally your friends, and race for more than just individual glory! The Midsummer Mile Festival is introducing a Team Competition for all Middle School and High School races.
Teams can have up to 5 runners, with the top 3 finishers scoring. Team standings will be based on the average mile time of those top 3 runners — so every second counts!
Awards will be presented to the top team in each race!
Represent your school, club, or build your own squad and compete for bragging rights.
How to Join:
Select “Create a New Team” or “Join an Existing Team” during registration. The first runner to register becomes the Team Captain and can create the team name and an optional password. Additional team members can join by selecting the team from the dropdown menu or searching by team name. If a password was created, they’ll enter it to join.
Start building your team now and get ready to chase fast times together!
Schedule of Events (Approximate Start Times):
6-7:00PM: Runner Check-In
7:00PM: Mini Mile (60m). Age 1-5
7:15PM: Kids Quarter Miler (400m). K-3rd Grade.
7:30PM: Youth Mile. 6th Grade and under.
7:45PM: Middle School Girls Mile
8:00PM: Middle School Boys Mile
8:15PM: Community Mile
8:45PM: High School Girls Mile
9:00PM: High School Boys Mile
9:10PM: Elite Women's Mile (5:00 and under)
9:20PM: Elite Men's Mile (4:10 and under)
Race Day Registration
There is no race-day registration. All registration must take place online by Friday, July 24th at 11:59PM.
About AAC
Athens Athletics Club is an affiliate member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Through the RRCA, AAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
AAC is dedicated to fostering a love for distance running and track & field among youth and adults in Southeast Ohio. AAC seeks to remove barriers to access for the sport and build community by providing opportunities for individuals at all levels to engage with the sport.
Contact Form
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Event Location
Alexander High School
Albany, OH 45710 US
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