Matanuska Mile
Matanuska Mile is a running race on July 23, 2026 in Palmer, AK, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- July 23, 2026 (1 day to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Grab your speediest shoes and join us for the first annual Matanuska Mile this summer!
Where: Palmer High School Track
When: Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 6:00PM
This race is a full mile--1609 meters--which is a little longer than four laps around the track, and it is hand timed. At 5:45pm, competitors will be split into heats according to pace (slower racing first, faster racing last), with a maximum of four heats. The first heat will start at 6pm with additional heats to follow at approximately 15-minute intervals.
Online registration closes at noon, July 23. In-person registration is available at 5:00PM at the track.
All registration fees go to the Palmer High School Cross Country teams.
See you on the track!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Thursday, 7/23
High
52°
Low
45°
Conditions
Heavy rain
Chance of Rain
100%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Palmer, AK
City Elevation
1,589 ft
Nearest Airport
MRI
Merrill Field · 40 mi
Major Hub
ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
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Matanuska Mile
Jul 23, 2026