Foundry Mile 2026
Foundry Mile 2026 is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Albion, MI.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a 1-mile SPEED run through Albion, Michigan!
In 2026 we will have two divisions, Open and Elite. Our Open Division is for any and all participants who want to challenge themselves to run their fastest mile and participate in the fun that is the Foundry Mile. Open Division participants will run as one large group regardless of gender or age, and the first five people across the finish line will receive a prize. The Elite Division will include a limited field of the fastest 15 Men and the fastest 15 Women based on the PR shared during registration. Selected Elite category participants will be notified one week prior to the event.
Elite Prizes
- 1st Place - $1,000 Cash (men and women)
- 2nd Place - $200 Cash (men and women)
- 3rd Place - $100 Cash (men and women)
- 4th Place - $100 Cash (men and women)
- 5th Place - $100 Cash (men and women)
Open Division Prizes
- 1st Place - $100 cash
- 2nd Place - $75 cash
- 3rd Place - $75 cash
- 4th Place - $50 cash
- 5th Place - $50 cash
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
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Reynolds Fld, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albion, MI
Population
7,608
as of 2023
City Elevation
992 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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66
Days to train
- Race
- Foundry Mile 2026
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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Foundry Mile 2026
Sep 19, 2026