The Parkway Mile

The shortest race on the longest day.

Come celebrate the impending completion of the Champlain Parkway with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sprint, jog, or walk a mile on a road that has taken 60 years to complete and will soon be open to traffic from end-to-end, stretching from I-189 to Lakeside Avenue.

Course & Participant Cap. This race is an out-and-back on the northbound lane starting at approximately the intersection of Champlain Parkway & Home Ave. It is open to runners and walkers that can complete the mile in less than 25 minutes, but will be capped at 400 registrants.

Waves & Awards. We anticipate having four to five waves of approximately 70-100 people each, divided up by age and gender, and may include a wave that is a non-competitive jog/walk. The waves will be set approximately two weeks before the race based on registrant demographics and all waves will start between 10:00 AM and 11:20 AM, with an awards ceremony (overall F/M/NB and top performers in the following age groups (F/M): <14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+) at approximately 11:45 AM.

Finisher's Certificate. All finishers will receive a unique finisher's certificate to document their completion of (most likely) the one and only The Parkway Mile.

Prohibitions & Spectators. Given the nature of the event, strollers and pets are strictly prohibited. Spectators are allowed on the southbound lane for the majority of the route.

Race Proceeds. All race proceeds will be donated to Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS).

NOTE: If the race sells out, we will allow transfers for $10/registrant and may utilize a waitlist.

Join fellow runners on June 21, 2026 for the The Parkway Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Burlington.