
From the Organizer
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!
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)
Distances & Pricing
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Midsummer Mile Fest
Jul 25, 2026