Finish Line Festival 1 Mile
Finish Line Festival 1 Mile is a running race on November 20, 2026 in Terre Haute, IN, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- November 20, 2026 (84 days to go)
- Location
- 200 N 8th St, Terre Haute, IN
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
NCAA Cross Country Festival Mile
Be part of a one-time celebration as Terre Haute hosts the 2026 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships!
On Friday, November 20, join runners and visitors from across the country for the NCAA Cross Country Festival Mile, the official kickoff to an exciting championship weekend. Whether you're chasing a fast mile, enjoying a casual run, or making memories with family and friends, there's an event for everyone.
Race Schedule
6:00 PM – Men's 1 Mile
6:20 PM – Women's 1 Mile
6:40 PM – Kids & Family 1 Mile Run/Walk
Festival Hours
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Festival Mile is part of a special Championship Festival created to welcome the thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and fans visiting Terre Haute for the NCAA Championships. Throughout the evening, enjoy a lively downtown atmosphere featuring:
- Food trucks and local restaurants
- Vendor booths and local businesses
- Live DJ and music
- Lights, entertainment, and interactive activities
- Family-friendly fun
- A high-energy celebration welcoming visitors from across the nati
This is a special one-time event celebrating Terre Haute's opportunity to host one of collegiate running's premier championships. With an expected 10,000+ visitors in town for the weekend, there has never been a better time to experience the excitement, race through the heart of Championship City, and help kick off an unforgettable weekend.
Whether you're competing for a personal best or simply joining the fun, come celebrate with us and be part of this unique championship experience!
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
54°
Typical Low
32°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Terre Haute Indiana State.
Host City
About Terre Haute, IN
Population
58,491
as of 2023
City Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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84
Days to train
- Race
- Finish Line Festival 1 Mile
- Date
- November 20, 2026
- Location
- 200 N 8th St, Terre Haute, IN
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Finish Line Festival 1 Mile
Nov 20, 2026