Miracle Mile
- Date
- July 3, 2026
- Location
- 307 Military Street, Houlton, ME
- Distance
- Miracle Mile Houlton
From the Organizer
The Miracle Mile is an annual One Mile, downhill, point to point race in downtown Houlton, ME during Midnight Madness. The race is the primary fundraiser for The Makenna Ward Miracle Mile Foundation which provides The Makenna Ward Scholarship to our local high schools for students wishing to pursue an education and career in nursing and medical fields.
About the Race
The Race is open for Runners and Walkers. The race course starts at the intersection of Grant and Military Street and runs west towards downtown. Runners make a slight right onto Main Street near County Yankee Grocer (about half a mile in) and continue to the finish line which is just in front of the County Co-Op in historic Market Square. Early registration runs online on RunSignUp but same day registration is also provided at our Registration/Check In location - Military Street Baptist Church (307 Military St.) Please feel free to also use the church lot for our official event parking. If you signed up online or are registering on the day of, the church will open at 4:00 pm and we will stay open until 5:30pm. No sign ups will be accepted after 5:30pm. The race starts promptly at 6:00 pm for all.
After the race, participants are invited to the finish line where a reception and award ceremony will be held. Water will be available at the finish.
The race will also serve as the opening event of Houlton’s Midnight Madness festival, an annual gathering of local communities to kick off the 4th of July weekend. Participants are invited to partake in all festivities after the Miracle Mile as the night would only just be getting started.
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
77°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houlton Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Houlton, ME
Elevation
393 ft
Nearest Airport
PQI
Presque Isle International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Atlantic Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Miracle Mile?
- Miracle Mile is a running race held in Houlton, Maine on July 3, 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 Miracle Mile?
- Friday, July 3, 2026 in Houlton, Maine at 307 Military Street, Houlton, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Miracle Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Miracle Mile
Jul 3, 2026