For the Auburn Mile (1-mile run), the start location is at the Auburn Running Company on 833 Lincoln Way (map). The finish is at the downtown square at the intersections of High Street and Cherry Street (map).

For the Auburn Mini-Mile Kids Fun Run, both the start and finish will be at the downtown square which is at the intersection of High Street and Cherry Street (map). 

Yes. To keep the event on schedule and allow the road to reopen for the parade, participants are asked to complete the mile within 45 minutes. Participants who do not finish by 9:45 can still remain on the course until 10:00 AM but they will likely not have a finish line to arrive to. 

Maybe! If there is still registration space available the day of the race, we will accept race-day registrations. If not, we cannot accept race-day registrations.

Everyone registered by June 1, 2026 is guaranteed a shirt. After that date, we'll do our best but can't promise availability.

As for medals — the Auburn Mile is intentionally kept affordable as a community event, so we're keeping it simple this year. No medals in 2026, but it's something we'd love to add as the race grows. We're always looking for sponsors to help make things, like medals, possible while keeping registration costs low — if you would like to be a sponsor for medals, please reach out!

Public parking is available for free in and around the downtown Auburn and adjacent areas. It is highly recommended that you arrive early as the Fourth of July festivities in Auburn are popular and well attended.

There will be water availabe at the finish of the Auburn Mile and Auburn Mini-Milers fun run. 

Water will not be available on the course.

Please bring your own water and hydration with you for before and during the event. Any personal belongings can be stored at gear check.

Yes, parta-potties will be available. Restrooms and porta-potties will be dispursed throughout the event area with several porta-potties near the Auburn Mile race start on Hillmont St. 

Yes, someone else can pick up your packet. They will need a copy of your registration receipt either printed out or on a mobile device. 

Yes, there will be gear check available for the Auburn Mile only. Gear check will be in the same location as registration and packet pickup on the day of the event. Location for gear check is at Sake Sushi (below Milo) near the Clock Tower. Here is a map. 

At this time strollers are not allowed.

Yes, absolutely. There is a 45 minute time limit to the event which should include most abilities and paces for a 1-mile event.

Yes!

And, pardon the legal proclomation - but it's important: Be advised that if you intend to accompany a minor participant on the course during the Auburn Mini-Mile, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in a physical activity on the course, and that you assume all risks of your participation on your own behalf, including all risks described in Section 1 of the Release of Liability (found in registration). Please also know that as an unregistered accompanying participant, you are not covered as a participant under the event's liability insurance policy, and you assume full financial responsibility for any injury or loss you may sustain.

No. Pacers are not allowed.

Sale and/or transfer of race entry/bib is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future events. Please contact Auburn Mile with any questions.

No. Entries cannot be deferred to next year.