Description
🔥 The Big Chief Tire One Mile Championships are BACK! 🔥
Presented by PRS Running Club, this iconic race returns for its 12th year, bringing speed, competition, and pure mile magic back to Jacksonville.
The Big Chief Mile has a proven legacy of fast times and unforgettable finishes:
💨 2014 crowned a blazing 4:05.2 men’s champion
👟 2015 delivered the fastest women’s mile in event history at 4:53.4
🏁 2016 saw absolute chaos up front — the top 5 men separated by less than 5 seconds, while the top 3 women all dipped under 5:03
Now in 2026, we return to the Fishweir Brewing venue with a fast, spectator-friendly course built for bold racing and new records. Flat, quick, and electric — this is a mile designed to fly.
To keep racing tight and competitive, the event will feature multiple waves, allowing athletes to select the wave that fits their ability and racing goals. Whether you’re chasing a PR, lining up for your first mile, or just here for the vibes, there’s a place for you.
✨ Any pace. Any ability. Any age.
If you love racing, this is your mile.
Lace up, line up, and be part of Big Chief history.
About The Race
🏁 Racing for everyone — not just the front pack.
The Big Chief Tire One Mile Championships will be run in multiple competitive waves, giving athletes of all levels and abilities a real shot at racing hard and taking home an award.
🧢 Every runner scores — all participants receive an exclusive Big Chief Mile Trucker Hat.
⏱️ The race will be chip-timed by North Florida’s premier timing company, Second Wind Race Timing, ensuring accurate results down to the hundredth of a second — because in the mile, every second matters.
🍻 When the racing wraps up, the celebration begins. Join us for an epic post-race party at Fishweir Brewery, right at the heart of the action.
👀 The course is fast, tight, and spectator-friendly, making it easy to cheer, watch your friends race, and soak in the energy — before or after your own wave hits the line.
Race hard. Hang out longer. Make it a night.
Race Divisions
🏁 RACE DIVISIONS
Men’s Open Division
Who can run it:
Open to any male running a 6:00 mile or slower
Why race it:
Competitive, fast, and wide open
Awards:
🏆 Overall & age-group awards
Men’s Clydesdale Division
Who can run it:
Open to any male running a 6:00 mile or slower and weighing 200 lbs or more on race day
Why race it:
Big engines. Big power. Big competition.
Awards:
🏆 Overall awards
Women’s Open Division
Who can run it:
Open to any female running a 6:30 mile or slower
Why race it:
Strong fields, smart racing, and serious competition
Awards:
🏆 Overall & age-group awards
Women’s Athena Division
Who can run it:
Open to any female running a 6:30 mile or slower and weighing 165 lbs or more on race day
Why race it:
Strength meets speed
Awards:
🏆 Overall awards
Kids Division
Who can run it:
Open to anyone 15 years and under who wants to run, race, and have fun
Why race it:
All smiles. All fun. No pressure.
Awards:
🏅 Medals for every finisher
Men’s Championship Division
Who can run it:
Any male capable of running a 5:59 mile or faster
Why race it:
Fast. Furious. No hiding.
Awards:
💰 Cash prizes
Women’s Championship Division
Who can run it:
Any female capable of running a 6:30 mile or faster
Why race it:
Elite racing and big performances
Awards:
💰 Cash prizes
🍺 CHUG Relay Division
Who can run it:
Anyone 21+ (valid ID required)
What it is:
A 4-person relay where each athlete:
Runs one lap
Then CHUGS the provided beverage 😏
Why race it:
Maximum chaos. Maximum fun. Bragging rights guaranteed.
Runner Amenities
Trucker Hats
All runners registered prior to April 1, 2024 are guaranteed to receive a Trucker Hat of their requested size. All runners registering after April 1, 2024 will receive a hat as supplies permit.
Beverages & Awards
All participants will receive one complimentary beverage of their choice from Fishweir Brewery including beer for participants of legal drinking age with a valid ID. Awards pickup and free beverage will be available for an entire week after the event.
Race Awards
Men's Open Division
Beach Towels will presented as follows in the Men's Open Division
Top 3 Overall
Top 3 Masters
Top 3 Grandmasters
Top 3 Ages 0 to 29
Top 3 Ages 30 to 45
Top 3 Ages 46 Plus
Women's Open Division
Beach Towels will presented as follows in the Women's Division
Top 3 Overall
Top 3 Masters
Top 3 Grandmasters
Top 3 Ages 0 to 29
Top 3 Ages 30 to 45
Top 3 Ages 46 Plus
Clydesdale Division
Beach Towels will presented as follows in the Clydesdale Division
Top 3 Overall
Athena Division
Beach Towels will be presented as follows in the Athena Division
Top 3 Overall
Kids Division
No Awards - Everyone Gets A Medal, and PIZZA!
Men's Championship Division
Cash awards will presented as follows
Overall
1st Place Male - $250.00
2nd Place Male - $100.00
3rd Place Male - $50.00
Masters
1st Place Male - $200.00
Age Graded Money
1st Place Male - $250.00
Women's Championship Division
Cash awards will presented as follows
Overall
1st Place Female - $250.00
2nd Place Female - $100.00
3rd Place Female - $50.00
Masters
1st Place Female - $200.00
Age Graded Money
1st Place Female - $250.00
Beer Mile Division
Beer Steins will presented to the Top 3 Overall
Mimosa Mile Division
Champagne Flutes will presented to the Top 3 Overall
Event Schedule
Day of Race Event Schedule
3:15pm to 15 minutes prior to the start of the race - Packet, Bib, & Chip Pickup
3:15pm to 30 minutes prior to the start of the race - Day of Race Registration
6:45pm At Fishweir Brewery - Awards Ceremony
Race Start Times
5:00pm - Men's Open Division & Men's Clydesdale Division
5:20pm - Women's Open Division & Women's Athena Division
5:40pm - Kids Race
6:00pm - Men's Championship Division/Women's Championship Division
6:20pm - Chug Relays
7:00pm - Post Race Festivities and Awards
USATF Florida Association 1 Mile Open and Masters Championships
This year's event will be part of the USATF Florida Association 1 Mile Open and Masters Championships. Overall 1-2-3 M&F awards will be given as well as age group 1st-3rd Medals. All USATF runners will be scored together regardless of which event wave they race in. To be eligible one must have a valid USATF membership, and also pay a $5 fee for the USATF Florida Association 1 Mile & Masters Championship.
USATF Membership can be purchased or renewed here: https://usatf.sport80.com/public/wizard/a/941/home
USATF Florida Association 1 Mile & Masters Championship $5 fee must be paid here: https://www.simplyregister.net/register/?e=127498
Race Course
1M Course (2 Lap)
Packet Pickup
Participants may pickup their packets at the race during the times listed on the Event Schedule at the event at Fishweir Brewing Company.
Big Chief Tire - Title Sponsor
Fishweir Brewing Company - Event Partner
Place
Jacksonville, FL US 32205
Race Contact Info
Chip Timing
The race will be chip timed using a bib chip system. Chips and bibs will be distributed at the packet pickup. All runners must cross the mat at the finish line with their chip properly attached to their shirt.
Lisa Nguyen - Event Sponsor
Donations
Donations benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s cancer care program, supporting research, recruitment and technology. As a not-for-profit hospital that treats all children regardless of ability to pay, Wolfson Children's relies on donations to provide lifesaving care – all to give kids the best chance for hope, health and happiness.
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