Death By a Mile
About this race
Death By A Mile
Saturday, February 13th 2027 — Sam Houston Park
Get ready for one of the most mentally and physically challenging races around. Death By A Mile kicks off at 8:00 AM and doesn’t stop until there’s only one man and one woman left standing. If you can’t—or won’t—finish your mile in the given time window, you’re out. Prizes go to the final male and female standing.
Space is limited to the first 100 people who register—don’t wait!
The Format:
It’s just one mile.... Right?
- 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Run 1 mile every 30 minutes
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM: Run 1 mile every 20 minutes
- 11:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Run 1 mile every 15 minutes
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Run 1 mile every 12 minutes
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Run 1 mile every 10 minutes
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Run 1 mile every 8 minutes
- 7:00PM Every 6 minutes until only two runners remain (one man and one woman)
Course Info:
The loop starts and ends at the large pavilion near the boardwalk at Sam Houston Park. The course will be clearly marked with flags.
Aid Station & What to Bring:
We’ll provide some food and drinks throughout the day, but this is a long event—pack like it.
Recommended:
- Nutrition, hydration, and snacks
- Headlamp or flashlight (it will get dark)
- Warm clothes (it might get cold)
- Chairs, towels, blankets, coolers, etc.
Packet Pick-Up:
Night before on Friday, February 12th from 5–7 PM
Open Gym Strength:
637 LeJuanta St, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Or
Race Day from 7:00–7:30 AM at the pavilion
Race Day Schedule:
- Check-In: 7:00–7:30 AM
- Pre-Race Meeting: 7:45 AM at the start line
- Race Start: 8:00 AM sharp
Awards & Shirts:
- Only one male and one female will be crowned champions and receive awards.
- All registered runners will receive an event shirt, but you must register by January 1st to guarantee a shirt. No exceptions.
Rules:
- Be honest. Complete your full mile before returning for a bib punch.
- Be respectful. This is a shared public park.
- Keep it simple: Check in. Run your loop. Repeat.
- Have fun! The format is social and a great way to meet fellow runners.
FAQs:
- Will it be cold? Maybe—bring warm gear.
- Will it get dark? Possibly—bring a headlamp or flashlight.
- Can I bring my dog? Sorry, no dogs allowed on the course.
- Will the park/loop be open to the public? Yes, so stay aware and respectful.
- Can spectators come? Absolutely! Just ask them to stay off the loop.
Ready to test your limits?
Sign up now and find out if you’ve got what it takes.
It’s Just One Mile… Right?
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Death By a Mile Endurance Race
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lake Charles, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 5:59 PM local time (CST) in Lake Charles on February 13, 2027 — 11h 05m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Lake Charles events
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