2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
When is 2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series?
2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series takes place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 in Fort Wayne, IN.
What distances does 2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series offer?
2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series offers 4 events: Race #2 - September 9th, Race #1 - August 26th, All Three Races (August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd), Race #3 - September 23rd.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race #2 - September 9th | 1.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| Race #1 - August 26th | 1.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
| All Three Races (August 26th, September 9th, September 23rd) | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| Race #3 - September 23rd | 1.0 mi | $10.00 | Register |
How much does 2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series cost?
Registration for 2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series held?
2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series is held in Fort Wayne, IN at 10313 Aboite Center Road.
About 2026 Southwest Youth Mile Race Series
The Southwest Youth Mile Race Series consists of three separate one mile cross country races open to all boys and girls of elementary school age. Races will be professionally chipped and timed by Ruble Timing. There will be individual awards AND team awards based on overall scoring by grade and gender.
Location: Indian Trails Park, in the field at the very back of the park
Race dates: August 26, September 9, September 23
Race schedule (rain or shine):
- 4:30-5:15 pm – Race bib pickup
- 5:30 pm – 3rd grade (and younger) race
- 5:45 pm – 4th grade race
- 6:00 pm – 5th grade race
- 6:30 pm – Awards
Awards for 2026!
Individual Awards for each division:
1st place trophy
2nd-10th place medals
11th-25th place ribbons
Team Awards: 1st place Team Plaque for each division
You can find a map of the 1 mile course in the 'photos' link at the bottom of this page.
Note: There will be NO race day registration.
Registration will close 24 hours prior to each race.
Southwest Youth Mile Course Records:
3rd Grade Boys: 6:10 – Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2024
4th Grade Boys: 5:52 – Duncan Chandler, Deer Ridge, 2025
5th Grade Boys: 5:46 – Oliver Mutton, Whispering Meadows, 2024
3rd Grade Girls: 6:49 – Isabelle Heller, Covington, 2025
4th Grade Girls: 6:20 – Myah Jones, Covington, 2022
5th Grade Girls: 6:19 – Rilyn Carroll, Deer Ridge, 2022