
Monday Night Mile 9 is a running race on October 5, 2026 in Wooster, OH, with entry fees from $15 to $200.
From the Organizer
Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with your family or friends, running your first race, we've got a race for you.
Since 2018, the Monday Night Mile community has raised nearly $90,000 for Akron Children's and brought the Wooster community together to celebrate its lifesaving care.
Join us once again for a a night of competition and joy. Monday Night Mile 9, an official fundraiser for Akron Children's Hospital, will feature a dozen different mile races spread across the evening. We have races for boys and girls. We have recreational, open, masters, and elite divisions for men and women. We have mile for folks who just want to walk a mile for a good cause. We even have a one-lap run the tykes. Check below for which race is most appropriate for you and yours. Don't miss this fun family event for a great cause!
Spots in each race are limited so sign up today!
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
68°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wooster Exp Station, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
27,012
as of 2023
City Elevation
993 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 42 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
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Monday Night Mile 9, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Monday Night Mile 9
Oct 5, 2026