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 13, 2024 for the Yakima Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Yakima.
Pick your distance
Running
6 - 11Y Mile
Competitive race for kids 6-11 years old Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
12 - 14Y Mile
Competitive race for kids 12-14 years old (Middle School/Jr. High) Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
14 - 18Y Mile
Competitive race for kids 14-18 years old (High School) Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
Family Mile (noncompetitive)
A family-friendly heat for everyone! Walk, jog, or run with a stroller in the kickoff, non-competitive race. Participants 18 & under register for free - courtesy of Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton - Yakima Airport. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
Heroes Mile
Essential Workers, Military, First Responders & Healthcare Professionals A competitive race for all heroes, whoever you are (future, active, or retired). We invite you to register for this heat so we can honor all you do for our community, our safety, and our health. Cash prizes for the top 5 men and women finishers. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
Dog Mile
[Arguably the most popular heat to run or watch] Run the mile as a dog-human team. Cash prizes for the top 5 male runner-dog teams and top 3 female runner-dog teams. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
Open Mile
A competitive race for anyone 18 years and above. Cash prizes for the top 5 men and women finishers. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
Masters Mile (40Y+)
A competitive racing event for anyone 40 and older. Cash prizes for the top 5 men and women finishers. For information on prizes go to YAKIMAMILE.ORG
Women's Elite Mile
Women's qualifying time is 4:45. If you are interested in registering for this race please email Derek: derek@yakimamile.org
Men's Elite Mile
Men's qualifying time is 4:02. If you are interested in registering for this race please email Derek: derek@yakimamile.org
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Yakima in 2024, 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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