Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.yakimamile.org.
Description
Presented by Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport
7th Annual Yakima Mile -- Saturday, June 7, 2026
The course follows a one-mile, gradual downhill stretch of Yakima Ave. finishing in the shadows of Yakima’s 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 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.
And to stay updated with all things Yakima Mile, follow @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
RACE SCHEDULE
6:00 pm Family Mile (Walk, Stroll, or Jog)
6:15 pm 6-11Y Boys & Girls Mile
6:25 pm Heroes Mile (Military, First Responders, & Healthcare Professionals)
6:35 pm Open Adult Mile
6:45 pm High School & Jr High Mile (Girls)
6:55 pm High School & Jr High Mile (Boys)
7:05 pm Men & Women Masters Mile (40Y+) / Grandmasters Mile (60Y+)
7:15 pm Dog Mile
7:30 pm Rising Stars Mile
7:45 pm Women's Elite Mile
8:00 pm Men's Elite Mile
Kids 1/4 mile race to the finish with Elite Athletes
Place
The Starting Line is located at Caffe 11th Avenue (1003 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98902).
The Finish line is located after Cowiche Canyon Kitchen (202 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98902).
Race Contact Info
Directions
Downtown Yakima
The Starting Line is located at Caffe 11th Avenue (1003 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98902).
The Finish line is located after Cowiche Canyon Kitchen
(202 E. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98902).
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