Midsummer Mile Fest
Midsummer Mile Fest is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Albany, OH, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the Athens Athletics Club for the 2nd Annual Midsummer Mile Fest on July 25, 2026, at the Alexander High School track complex in Albany, Ohio! The event, which starts in the evening, features community miles, middle school and high school miles, and culminates under the lights with men’s and women’s championship mile races that you won’t want to miss. There are even “mini miles” for future track athletes! All youth races are free to enter. Community, middle school, high school and championship races are just $10, and there is no fee for spectators. Come run, cheer, and hang out to celebrate the most acclaimed race distance in sport history!
🏆 New in 2026: Team Competition for Middle School & High School Races!
Bring your teammates, rally your friends, and race for more than just individual glory! The Midsummer Mile Festival is introducing a Team Competition for all Middle School and High School races.
Teams can have up to 5 runners, with the top 3 finishers scoring. Team standings will be based on the average mile time of those top 3 runners — so every second counts!
Awards will be presented to the top team in each race!
Represent your school, club, or build your own squad and compete for bragging rights.
How to Join:
Select “Create a New Team” or “Join an Existing Team” during registration. The first runner to register becomes the Team Captain and can create the team name and an optional password. Additional team members can join by selecting the team from the dropdown menu or searching by team name. If a password was created, they’ll enter it to join.
Start building your team now and get ready to chase fast times together!
Schedule of Events (Approximate Start Times):
6-7:00PM: Runner Check-In
7:00PM: Mini Mile (60m). Age 1-5
7:15PM: Kids Quarter Miler (400m). K-3rd Grade.
7:30PM: Youth Mile. 6th Grade and under.
7:45PM: Middle School Girls Mile
8:00PM: Middle School Boys Mile
8:15PM: Community Mile
8:45PM: High School Girls Mile
9:00PM: High School Boys Mile
9:15PM: Women's Championship Mile (Sub-6:00)
9:25PM: Men's Championship Mile (Sub-5:00)
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
82°
Low
63°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
6%
Wind
0 to 6 mph
Host City
About Albany, OH
City Elevation
753 ft
Nearest Airport
PKB
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Midsummer Mile Fest
Jul 25, 2026