Hail Mary Mile
About this race
The Hail Mary Mile Returns
The Third Annual Hail Mary Mile will kick off the second day of the 2026 St. Mary’s Festival in Dennison.
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Second Street, Dennison
Pre-Race Registration will be at the corner of 2nd Street and Sherman. The race will start at the beginning of 2nd Street Extension.
Presented by: Dennison Knights of Columbus
This one-mile, point-to-point charity race down historic Second Street is quickly becoming a highlight of the summer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of what many are calling the “race of the summer.”
Race Divisions:
Youth Division: Ages 13 and under
Open Division: Ages 14 and up
Both races begin simultaneously at 6:30 p.m.
Shirt Guarantee:
All participants who register by Tuesday, July 16 will receive a guaranteed race shirt.
Whether you're running for a cause or cheering on friends and family, the Hail Mary Mile promises excitement, community spirit, and a great start to your festival weekend.
There are cash prizes up for grabs in the open division: $150 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place, and $30 for 3rd place for both males and females.
All proceeds from the race will go to the Knights of Columbus to support St. Mary’s Church and School. Don’t miss out on this exciting event—come run, have fun, and support a great cause!
After the event you can enjoy food, beverages, games, and Live Music at the St. Mary’s Festival.
More details to follow
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Running
Youth Hail Mary Mile
Awards will be given out to top 3 males and top 3 females.
Open Hail Mary Mile
Top 3 awards and cash prizes will be given to overall male and female winners. Top 3 male and top 3 female over 55 will receive an award.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Dennison.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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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, 1 Dennison event
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