Events
Mini Mile (60m) (Age 1-5)
Kids Quarter Miler (k-3rd Grade)
Youth Mile (6th Grade and Under)
Middle School Mile
High School Mile
Community Mile
Championship Mile (Men: 5:00 and Under; Women: 6:00 and Under)
Event Description
Join the Athens Athletics Club for the 2nd Annual Midsummer Mile Fest on July 25, 2026, at the Alexander High School track complex in Albany, Ohio! The event, which starts in the evening, features community miles, middle school and high school miles, and culminates under the lights with men’s and women’s championship mile races that you won’t want to miss. There are even “mini miles” for future track athletes! All youth races are free to enter. Community, middle school, high school and championship races are just $10, and there is no fee for spectators. Come run, cheer, and hang out to celebrate the most acclaimed race distance in sport history!
🏆 New in 2026: Team Competition for Middle School & High School Races!
Bring your teammates, rally your friends, and race for more than just individual glory! The Midsummer Mile Festival is introducing a Team Competition for all Middle School and High School races.
Teams can have up to 5 runners, with the top 3 finishers scoring. Team standings will be based on the average mile time of those top 3 runners — so every second counts!
Awards will be presented to the top team in each race!
Represent your school, club, or build your own squad and compete for bragging rights.
How to Join:
Select “Create a New Team” or “Join an Existing Team” during registration. The first runner to register becomes the Team Captain and can create the team name and an optional password. Additional team members can join by selecting the team from the dropdown menu or searching by team name. If a password was created, they’ll enter it to join.
Start building your team now and get ready to chase fast times together!
Schedule of Events (Approximate Start Times):
6-7:00PM: Runner Check-In
7:00PM: Mini Mile (60m). Age 1-5
7:15PM: Kids Quarter Miler (400m). K-3rd Grade.
7:30PM: Youth Mile. 6th Grade and under.
7:45PM: Middle School Girls Mile
8:00PM: Middle School Boys Mile
8:15PM: Community Mile
8:45PM: High School Girls Mile
9:00PM: High School Boys Mile
9:15PM: Women's Championship Mile (Sub-6:00)
9:25PM: Men's Championship Mile (Sub-5:00)
Championship Mile
In 2026, a Championship section of men's (Sub- 5:00) and women's (Sub- 6:00) mile will be contested this year.
Competitive athletes meeting these standards are encouraged to register for the Championship Mile.
Elite athletes who have run 4:10 or faster (men) or 5:00 or faster (women) are encouraged to complete the Elite Interest Form for consideration of complimentary race entry.
Prizes and Awards
Every participant in our youth races will go home with a finisher medal to celebrate their accomplishment. Finisher medals will be awarded to all runners in the Kids Dash, Mini Mile, and Youth Mile.
Competitive races will feature awards for the top performers. Prizes will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following races:
- Middle School Mile
- High School Mile
- Community Mile
- Championship Mile
Race Day Registration
Registration is $10 through Friday, July 24 and increases to $15 on race day. Online registration closes on Saturday, July 25 at 6:30 PM. All participants must be registered by this deadline.
About AAC
Athens Athletics Club is an affiliate member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Through the RRCA, AAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
AAC is dedicated to fostering a love for distance running and track & field among youth and adults in Southeast Ohio. AAC seeks to remove barriers to access for the sport and build community by providing opportunities for individuals at all levels to engage with the sport.
Contact Form
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Event Location
Alexander High School
Albany, OH 45710 US
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