
From the Organizer
The Mendon Mile - The Fastest Mile in the Park
Let's kickoff the weekend with this summer July night race with your fastest mile on the roads, at a great park, followed by a party to celebrate your accomplishment!
Races will be run on the road in heats based on projected finish time. First race starts at 6:00 pm. Each heat will be made up of runners of similar ability based on projected finish times making for close and exciting racing. All genders will race together within a heat.
What's included
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
606 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Mendon Mile presented by Saucony, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Sporting Clays Classic
5 miles away
CandleLight 12/24 Hour - Overnight Ultra and Relays
5 miles away
Fleet Feet ROC XC Summer Training Series presented by Saucony
Less than a mile away
GRRC Summer Picnic & Membership Meeting
Less than a mile 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)
The Mendon Mile presented by Saucony
Jul 31, 2026