Yakima Mile
About this race
7th Annual Yakima Mile -- Saturday, June 6, 2026
The course follows a one-mile, gradual downhill stretch of Yakima Ave. finishing in the shadows of Yakima’s historic Larson Building. Yakima Mile is open to kids, families, dogs, veterans, elite runners, and all those who want to run their fastest mile…. EVER (or walk, or jog... as you like).
The Elite Mile races bring together many of the fastest milers from around the nation in hopes of breaking the Fastest Mile in Washington – yet again – and taking home some big cash prizes. Sam Prakel currently holds the men's fastest mile in Washington time of 3:50.5 and Nikki Hiltz holds the women's record at 4:20.5.
Competitive races are stacked across the board with cash prizes – the total purse for 2026 is over $60,000. Including $10,000 across the TOP 3 groups by number of finishers.
If you are interested in participating in the Trouvé TRU-ly RAD Group Challenge at this year's Yakima Mile, reach out to hello@yakimamile.org
Youths 18 & under register for free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Home2 and Tru by Hilton
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Yakima Mile is much more than a race. We bring our community together for fun and fitness; providing a healthy community event open to everyone, highlighting and celebrating the Yakima Valley on a local and national scale. Hogback Development Company, the producer of Yakima Mile, seeks to work with community leaders, businesses, and individuals to shed light on and better access the invaluable services provided by YWCA to survivors of domestic violence.
To learn more about the Yakima Mile, heats, prizes, what we do, and why we do it, visit www.yakimamile.org.
And to stay updated with all things Yakima Mile, follow @YAKIMAMILE on Instagram
Run for fun. Run for health. Run for the record. Run to show your community spirit. Run to support survivors of domestic abuse.
YWCA YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOCAL HOTLINE - 509.248.7796
Registration Cost
Youth (18Y & under): FREE
Adults (19-59): $25
Senior Citizens (60Y+): $12.50
Join fellow runners on August 28, 2021 for the Yakima Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Yakima.
Pick your distance
Running
Family Mile - Walk, stroll, Jog
A family-friendly event for everyone! Walk, jog, run, skip, roll, or slide your way to the finish line. This is a non-competitive race. All participants under the age of 18 are free of charge courtesy of the Home2 Suites by Hilton - Yakima Airport.
BOYS & GIRLS 6 to 11 years old (COMPETITIVE)
A competitive race for kids 6-11 years old. This is a competitive race. All participants under the age of 18 are free of charge courtesy of the Home2 Suites by Hilton - Yakima Airport.
Military, First Responders, & Healthcare Professionals (COMPETITIVE)
A competitive race for all heroes whether you are a military member, a first responder, or a medical professional. For Prizes, check out the website for more information.
Open Adult Race (COMPETITIVE)
A competitive race for any adult. For Prizes, check out the website for more information.
Dog Mile - dog and Human Partner Race (COMPETITIVE)
A competitive dog and human partner race. For Prizes, check out the website for more information. All participants under the age of 18 are free of charge courtesy of the Home2 Suites by Hilton - Yakima Airport.
BOYS & GIRLS 12 to 14 years old (COMPETITIVE)
A competitive race for 12-14 year olds. For Prizes, check out the website for more information. All participants under the age of 18 are free of charge courtesy of the Home2 Suites by Hilton - Yakima Airport.
Boys & Girls 14 TO 18 YEARS OLD (COMPETITIVE)
A competitive race for anyone 14-18 years old. For Prizes, check out the website for more information. All participants under the age of 18 are free of charge courtesy of the Home2 Suites by Hilton - Yakima Airport.
Men & Women Masters 40 and Older (COMPETITIVE)
A competitive racing event for anyone 40 and older. For Prizes, check out the website for more information.
Women's Elite
Elite athletes gathered from around the world trying to break the Washington record for the Fastest Mile Ran on Washington Soil. Women's qualifying time is 4:45. If you are interested in registering for this race please visit the link for more information. https://www.yakimamile.com/elite-qualifications
Men's Elite
Elite athletes gathered from around the world trying to break the Washington record for the Fastest Mile Ran on Washington Soil. Men's qualifying time is 4:02. If you are interested in registering for this race please visit the link for more information. https://www.yakimamile.com/elite-qualifications
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Yakima in 2021, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Yakima
Yakima Mile takes place in Yakima, Washington, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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