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 July 2, 2022 for the Yakima Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Yakima.
Pick your distance
Running
6 - 11Y Boys & Girls Mile
A competitive race for kids 6-11 years old. All participants 18 and under are free of charge courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
12 - 14Y Boys & Girls Mile
A competitive race for kids 12-14 years old. All participants 18 and under are free of charge courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
14 - 18Y Boys & Girls Mile
A competitive race for anyone 15-18 years old. All participants 18 and under are free of charge courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Family Mile (Walk, Stroll, or 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 18 and under are free of charge courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Military, First Responders, & Healthcare Professionals Mile
A competitive race for all heroes whether you are a military member, a first responder, or a medical professional. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Dog Mile (Dog and Human Partner)
A competitive dog and human partner race. All participants 18 and under are free of charge courtesy of tHome2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Open Adult Mile
A competitive race for anyone 18 years and above. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Men & Women Masters Mile (40Y+)
A competitive racing event for anyone 40 and older. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Women's Elite Mile
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 YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Men's Elite Mile
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 YAKIMAMILE.COM.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Yakima in 2022, 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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