From the Organizer
The goal of the Mini Milers is to promote the activity of running through fun, dynamic running-related games and exercises. We want to help your children increase their respective levels of endurance by working up to a consistent regimen of running by the end of the program. Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate with their children! We offer multiple programs a year in Spring, early Summer, and in the Fall.
- Dates: August 16th through October 4th
- When: Sundays from 3 to 4 pm
- Where: Creekside Elementary School
- Cost: $75 for 1 participant, 10% discount for siblings (will automatically apply in cart) - includes some Mini-Milers Swag! We do not want cost to be a barrier for anyone who wants to participate. Please reach out to maggie.springer@fleetfeet.com to get an adjusted entry if you need.
- Ages: 4-10
- Space is limited, so please register early!
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
67°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Durham, NC
Population
288,465
as of 2023
City Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
52
Days to train
- Race
- Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026
- Date
- August 16 – October 4, 2026
- Location
- 5321 State Rd 1114, Durham, NC
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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)
- What is the Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026?
- Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026 is a running race held in Durham, North Carolina on August 16, 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 Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026?
- Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina at 5321 State Rd 1114. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mini-Milers: Early Fall 2026
Aug 16, 2026