
From the Organizer
Calling all the MINI MILERS!
Do you have a kid who just loves to run? Or maybe you’re looking for a fun way to engage the whole family in movement? Maybe your little athlete could use some time with kids their own age? Sounds like Mini Milers is perfect for your family!
Perfect for kids age 5 to 11, but we love to see grown ups joining their little runners, too! This quick and easy 6-week program is a great way to engage those little brains during the summertime, by moving their bodies AND making friends at the same time. Each kiddo will receive a Mini Milers T-Shirt!
What to Expect:
Meeting on Thursday evenings at Rivers Edge North - Reserve Ave, each week will start out with a warm up, followed by different games, and concluded with a warm down (and maybe popsicles). The last week will culminate in a "field meet" where kids will participate in their favorite games from the previous weeks.
Pricing:
We understand that everyone's financial situations are different and want to be able to offer this program to anyone in the Roanoke Community. All payments will be processed through PayPal and the proceeds will go towards Smiles4Tab, Fleet Feet Roanoke's non-profit.
Mini Milers is a free series, but if you would like to make a donation for Smiles4Tab click the link to make the payment on PayPal. PayPal.Me/smiles4tab
Further Questions?
Please call Fleet Feet Roanoke or email ChangeEverything@fleetfeetroanoke.com for more information.
Events
Weather
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
88°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
98,677
as of 2023
City Elevation
968 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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 Mini Milers, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Rainbow Run 2026
3 miles away
FREEDOM HALFROX RACE SIM
Less than a mile away
Radford University Tartan 5k, A Twilight Run
2 miles away
The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K
3 miles 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)
Mini Milers
Jul 9, 2026