2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series is a running race on August 26 – September 23, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- August 26 – September 23, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Southwest Youth Mile Race Series consists of three separate one mile cross country races open to all boys and girls of elementary school age. Races will be professionally chipped and timed by Ruble Timing. There will be individual awards AND team awards based on overall scoring by grade and gender.
Location: Indian Trails Park, in the field at the very back of the park
Race dates: August 26, September 9, September 23
Race schedule (rain or shine):
- 4:30-5:15 pm – Race bib pickup
- 5:30 pm – 3rd grade (and younger) race
- 5:45 pm – 4th grade race
- 6:00 pm – 5th grade race
- 6:30 pm – Awards
Awards for 2026!
Individual Awards for each division:
1st place trophy
2nd-10th place medals
11th-25th place ribbons
Team Awards: 1st place Team Plaque for each division
You can find a map of the 1 mile course in the 'photos' link at the bottom of this page.
Note: There will be NO race day registration.
Registration will close 24 hours prior to each race.
Southwest Youth Mile Course Records:
3rd Grade Boys: 6:10 – Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2024
4th Grade Boys: 5:52 – Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2025
5th Grade Boys: 5:46 – Oliver Mutton, Whispering Meadows, 2024
3rd Grade Girls: 6:49 – Isabelle Heller, Covington, 2025
4th Grade Girls: 6:20 – Myah Jones, Covington, 2022
5th Grade Girls: 6:19 – Rilyn Carroll, Deer Ridge, 2022
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Wayne, IN
Population
266,235
as of 2023
City Elevation
767 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 114 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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44
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
- Date
- August 26 – September 23, 2026
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2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
Aug 26, 2026