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The Mental Mile

Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Aberdeen, SD
400 24th Ave NW,, 57401
Featured distance
1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A fast, flat one-mile run or walk supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with FAT timing and awards for top finishers.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • For a Cause

The Mental Mile offers a unique opportunity to run or walk a fast, flat one-mile course in Aberdeen, SD. This event is fully automatic timed, making it ideal for those looking to test their speed on a straightforward route. Beyond the personal challenge, your participation supports a vital cause, with profits benefiting H.U.G.S and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It's a welcoming event for all fitness levels, including walkers with strollers.

What to expect

  • Experience a fully automatic timed (FAT) one-mile run on an extremely fast, flat course with no turns.
  • Walkers are welcome to enjoy the sidewalks, with strollers and wagons permitted.
  • Refreshments await you at the finish line, and aid is available on course.

Standout details

  • Supports H.U.G.S. and AFSP
  • Fully Automatic Timed (FAT) one-mile
  • Flat, extremely fast course
  • Rally Towel & Canvas Tote for first 200

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

One-mile walk or Fully Automatic Timed (FAT) on-mile run for all fitness level s (flat, no turns & extremely fast)

📌 GENERAL INFORMATION - Aid station will be provided courtesy Dakota Roots. - Refreshments will be available at the finish area. - Walkers must use the sidewalks at all times. Strollers and wagons are welcome.

🕘 MENTAL MILE SCHEDULE *Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to assure quick & efficient check in. (Check in with QR code provided and confirmation email.) - 8:00 am Registration Opens (@ parking lot by Holgate Tennis Courts) - 9:00 am Walk/Run Begins - Awards ceremony and refreshments immediately following.

🎂 AGE CATEGORIES - 17 & under, 18+, (age on race day)

🏅AWARDS - Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for both males and females

🛈 OTHER - Profits benefit H.U.G.S (Hope, Understanding, Grief, Support), an Aberdeen-based support group, and AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) - First 200 registered receive Rally Towel & Canvas Tote - For more information contact:  hugsaberdeensd@gmail.com

🤝SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS ProAg, Pepsi Co, Production Monkeys, Dakota Roots

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