Midsummer Mile Fest
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- Mini Mile (60m) (Age 1-5) · Kids Quarter Miler (k-3rd Grade) · Youth Mile (6th Grade and Under) & more
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 elite 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, and high school 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!
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
9:10PM: Elite Women's Mile (5:00 and under)
9:20PM: Elite Men's Mile (4:10 and under)
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carpenter 2 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albany, OH
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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Midsummer Mile Fest?
- Midsummer Mile Fest is a running race held in Albany, Ohio on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Midsummer Mile Fest?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Albany, Ohio at Alexander High School, Albany, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Midsummer Mile Fest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Midsummer Mile Fest
Jul 25, 2026