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Mile High Mile

Sat, May 23, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT

Location
Boulder, CO
Boulder High School, 80303
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Experience Boulder's high-energy track event, offering both community-focused chip-timed miles and competitive, seeded heats for all ages and paces.

  • Fun
  • Competitive

Great for

  • School & Youth Teams

The Mile High Mile returns for its 8th season, offering a dynamic track event for all. Held at Boulder High School, this event features a new format designed for both accessibility and excitement. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a casual run with friends, you'll find your pace. The afternoon offers chip-timed Community Miles in a relaxed setting, while the evening heats up with FAT-timed Competitive Heats, culminating in elite races. It's a unique blend of community spirit and high-level competition under the lights.

What to expect

  • Choose from two distinct ways to race: Community Miles or Competitive Heats.
  • Community Miles offer a low-pressure, chip-timed experience with rolling wave starts every 15 minutes.
  • Competitive Heats feature fully automatic timing, seeded races for high school, open, sub-elite, and elite runners.

Standout details

  • 8th season of this high-energy event
  • New format for accessibility and fun
  • Community Miles for all ages and abilities
  • Competitive Heats with elite races

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed

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Distances & registration

6 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM MDT · From $11.60

    Opens Apr 4, 2026, 8:57 AM MDT · Closes May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM MDT

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM MDT · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 4, 2026, 8:57 AM MDT · Closes May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM MDT

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 5:00 PM MDT · From $22.20

    Opens Apr 6, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT · Closes May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM MDT

+ 3 more options
  • 1 Miles

    Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM MDT · From $22.20

    Opens Apr 6, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT · Closes May 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

  • Kids 1/2 Mile

    Sat, May 23, 1:00 PM MDT · From $11.60

    Opens Apr 4, 2026, 9:22 AM MDT · Closes May 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

  • High School Mile (FAT)

    Sat, May 23, 6:00 PM MDT · From $11.60

    Opens Apr 4, 2026, 9:22 AM MDT · Closes May 22, 2026, 7:59 PM MDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

The course

  • Timed race
From the organizer

Mile High Mile presented by Sarah Vaughan at LIV Sotheby’s

Saturday, May 23 | Boulder High School

The Mile High Mile is back for its 8th season—bringing a high-energy night of racing to Boulder for runners of all ages and abilities.

This year, we’re introducing a new format designed to make the event more accessible, more flexible, and more fun—whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up to run a mile with your crew.

Two Ways to Race

1. Community Miles (Chip-Timed) – All Afternoon

We’re opening the track to everyone.

Open to all ages and abilities , including youth runners (14 & under) Chip-timed results with instant finish times Printed finisher certificates to take home Rolling wave starts every ~15 minutes Miss your start? No problem—just jump into the next wave This is your chance to experience the energy of the Mile High Mile in a low-pressure, high-fun environment.

2. Competitive Heats (FAT-Timed) – Late Evening

As the sun sets, the racing heats up.

Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) for official results Seeded heats based on pace, including:High school races Open and sub-elite sections Elite Women’s & Men’s races to close out the night Athlete introductions and a true track meet atmosphere Yes— you can break the tape Why You Should Be There

A uniquely inclusive + competitive track event Designed for first-timers, families, and serious racers alike A chance to race under the lights and stay for the fastest mile racing in Colorado Community energy early → electric racing atmosphere late

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