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One Tough Mile

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Woodbury, MN
Ojibway Park Lacrosse Fields, Courtly Rd, 55125
Featured distance
10K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

A unique 10K challenge where you race against progressively faster cutoff times on a one-mile loop. Speed, strategy, and endurance are key.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The One Tough Mile offers a unique 10K challenge at Ojibway Park in Woodbury, MN. Runners navigate a one-mile paved loop under the cooling shade of trees, aiming to beat progressively faster cutoff times for each lap. Starting at 14 minutes for the first mile, the required pace steadily increases, testing speed, strategy, and endurance. This exhilarating race promises an unforgettable adventure where only those who meet the final cutoff time can claim victory, pushing limits in a truly distinctive format.

What to expect

  • Navigate a one-mile paved loop course.
  • Experience progressively faster cutoff times for each mile.
  • Take a one-minute breather between laps before the next challenge.

Standout details

  • Progressively faster cutoff times
  • One-mile loop format
  • Elimination race style
  • Paved trail under tree shade

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The course

  • Road
  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Embark on a thrilling challenge with The One Tough Mile—an exhilarating race that pushes your limits in a unique way. Navigate a one-mile loop at Ojibway Park, traversing a predominantly paved trail surrounded by the cooling shade of towering trees. The course promises both ease and enjoyment as you strive to surpass cutoff times for each lap. Take a one-minute breather before the next mile, and brace yourself for a progressively faster pace. Are you able to make the extra mile?

Commencing at 14 minutes for the initial mile, the return time steadily decreases: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 minutes. Fail to beat the cutoff time, and you're out of the race. The ultimate victor is the first runner to successfully meet the final cutoff time. The One Tough Mile guarantees an exhilarating experience where speed, strategy, and endurance converge for an unforgettable running adventure.

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