
From the Organizer
Extra Mile Fitness Company YOUTH RUNNING CAMP! 🏃🏃♀️
For ages 5 -13
All abilities are welcome!
Camp Dates: WEDNESDAYS
June 10
June 17
June 24
July 8
AND RACE DAY: One Mile Challenge July 11th.
Practices are 6:00-7:00 pm - arrive early for check-in at 5:45pm
Location:Gardena Park- 800 Gardena St, Michigan City, IN, 46360
Our 4-week Youth Running Camp introduces youth to running in a safe and fun environment. These camps are a grassroots program, designed to break down barriers and ensure every child has the opportunity to participate. Additionally, we give back by supporting local middle and high school Cross Country programs, donating proceeds from the One Mile Challenge. This event introduces over 500 youth to running and cross country, fostering a positive experience that we hope will inspire a lifelong love for the sport.
Campers will have 4 weeks of training practices and will compete in the Extra Mile One Mile Challenge Race on Saturday, July 11th.
Parent/Information meeting:
Monday June 10th, (day 1 of camp)
Check in will start at 5:30pm, followed by a 10-15 min parent meeting.
Gardena Park- 800 Gardena St, Michigan City, IN, 46360
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Wednesday, 6/10
High
89°
Low
70°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 2
Thursday, 6/11
High
87°
Low
64°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 3
Friday, 6/12
High
82°
Low
64°
Chance rain showers then mostly sunny
Race Day 4
Saturday, 6/13
High
85°
Low
66°
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
Population
31,894
as of 2023
Elevation
623 ft
Nearest Airport
MGC
Michigan City Municipal Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Central 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Michigan City Extra Mile Youth Camp, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Chesterton Extra Mile Youth Running Camp
10 miles away
Necktie 5K Walk & Run
4 miles away
Father's Day 5K & 10K
10 miles away
Running Wild for the Zoo 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Michigan City Extra Mile Youth Camp
Jun 10, 2026