Yakima Mile
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 7:05 PM PDT
- Location
- Yakima, WA
- 1003 W. Yakima Ave., 98902
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Chase a personal best on a fast downhill mile, join a community celebration, and support a meaningful cause.
- Fun
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
For a CauseWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Family Friendly
Beginner Friendly
Family FriendlyGreat for: beginners, families
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Yakima Mile offers a unique opportunity to run your fastest mile on a gradual downhill course, finishing near the historic Larson Building. This event draws elite runners from across the nation, competing for significant cash prizes and aiming to break state records. Beyond the competition, it's a vibrant community gathering for all ages and abilities, including families and dogs. The race also champions a vital cause, supporting the YWCA's services for survivors of domestic violence.
What to expect
- Experience a fast, gradual downhill mile on Yakima Ave.
- Run alongside elite athletes competing for significant cash prizes.
- Enjoy a welcoming community event open to all, including kids, families, and dogs.
Standout details
- Over $60,000 in cash prizes
- Gradual downhill course
- Free entry for youth 18 & under
- Dog-friendly participation
Perks & features
- Awards
AwardsFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
9 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 7:05 PM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 6:25 PM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 7:15 PM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
+ 6 more optionsHide
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 6:35 PM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 6:55 PM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 7:30 PM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 7:45 PM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 PM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 5, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
Legacy Half Mile Presented by The Terraces at Summ…
Sat, Jun 6, 6:50 PM PDT · From $14.25
Opens Mar 20, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT · Closes Jun 6, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
The course
- Hilly
- Family-oriented
From the organizer
Presented by Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport
7th Annual Yakima Mile -- Saturday, June 6, 2026
The course follows a one-mile, gradual downhill stretch of Yakima Ave. finishing in the shadows of Yakima’s historic Larson Building. Yakima Mile is open to kids, families, dogs, veterans, elite runners, and all those who want to run their fastest mile…. EVER (or walk, or jog... as you like).
The Elite Mile races bring together many of the fastest milers from around the nation in hopes of breaking the Fastest Mile in Washington – yet again – and taking home some big cash prizes. Sam Prakel currently holds the men's fastest mile in Washington time of 3:50.5 and Nikki Hiltz holds the women's record at 4:20.5.
Competitive races are stacked across the board with cash prizes – the total purse for 2026 is over $60,000 . Including $10,000 across the TOP 3 groups by number of finishers.
If you are interested in participating in the Trouvé TRU-ly RAD Group Challenge at this year's Yakima Mile, reach out to hello@yakimamile.org
Youths 18 & under register for free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Home2 and Tru by Hilton
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Yakima Mile is much more than a race. We bring our community together for fun and fitness; providing a healthy community event open to everyone, highlighting and celebrating the Yakima Valley on a local and national scale. Hogback Development Company, the producer of Yakima Mile, seeks to work with community leaders, businesses, and individuals to shed light on and better access the invaluable services provided by YWCA to survivors of domestic violence.
To learn more about the Yakima Mile, heats, prizes, what we do, and why we do it, visit www.yakimamile.org . And to stay updated with all things Yakima Mile, follow @YAKIMAMILE on Instagram
Run for fun. Run for health. Run for the record. Run to show your community spirit. Run to support survivors of domestic abuse. YWCA YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOCAL HOTLINE - 509.248.7796
Registration Cost
Youth (18Y & under): FREE Adults (19-59): $25 Senior Citizens (60Y+): $12.50
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