
From the Organizer
Join us for a fun filled evening for 1 mile races at the Waverly High School Track. Register for your pace group. This race is designed for all ages and abilities. We'll have a DJ, refreshments, photographer and much more!
Race Entry Fee: $20 for Adult. $10 for youth ages under age 14. Kids 200M and 400M for ages 10 and under FREE event.
Awards:
Playmakers gift cards for overall top 3 for male and female and top 3 male and female masters.
Awards will be given out on a rolling basis after each event.
Small giveaways for all children’s race participants (ribbons and temporary tattoos).
Race Schedule - Track opens at 5 pm - All races are 1 mile except where noted for the kids races. Same Day registration from 5-6 pm.
Packet pick up from 5-7:35 pm.
Kids Races:
Kids 200 M fun run: 6:00 pm
Kids 400 M fun run: 6:10 pm
Youth 10 and under: 6:20 pm
Youth 11 to 14: 6:35 pm
Women Races:
Women 9:00 pace and over: 6:50 pm
Women 6:00 pace to 9:00: 7:05 pm
Women's < 6:00 min pace: 7:20 pm
Men's Races:
Men 5:00 pace to 9:00 and over: 7:35 pm
Men’s elite mile < 5:00 min pace: 7:50 pm
The event is put on by the Next Gen Distance Team! with proceeds going to Waverly students on the XC team and other local charities. Michigan Running Foundation will be on hand to provide timing and results.
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
61°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lansing Capital City Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
112,546
as of 2023
Elevation
864 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 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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From Endurance Grid
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Twilight Mile Mania
Jul 30, 2026