The Memorial Day Mile
Date
Mon, May 25, 2026, 10:15 AM EDTRace options
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Quick take
A competitive downhill mile race that kicks off Columbia City's Memorial Day Parade, continuing a local holiday tradition.
Best for: runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
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1 Mile
3 options · closes May 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
14d 20h 49m leftThe Memorial Day Mile
Closes May 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $31.74
The Memorial Day Mile - No Shirt Option
Closes May 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $22.20
The Memorial Day Mile - Youth(13 and under) No Shirt
Closes May 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $16.90
Race feel
- Competitive
- Festive
Competitive
FestiveThe Memorial Day Mile invites runners to continue a cherished holiday tradition in Columbia City, Indiana. This competitive downhill mile race begins downtown and finishes at the Whitley County YMCA, following Van Buren Street. It's a point-to-point course designed for speed, kicking off the Annual Memorial Day Parade. Participants can look forward to post-race refreshments and awards for overall and age group winners, celebrating a spirited start to the holiday festivities.
What to expect
- Expect a fast, downhill point-to-point course on Van Buren Street.
- Enjoy post-race refreshments and awards at the finish line.
- The race serves as the exciting kickoff to the Annual Memorial Day Parade.
Standout details
- Downhill point-to-point course
- Kicks off Memorial Day Parade
- Awards for overall & age groups
- Post-race refreshments
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
- Food & Drink
Awards
Chip Timed
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join Epic Racing Events as we continue the holiday tradition that was started by the Bird family. The Memorial Day Mile is a downhill competitive mile that starts downtown Columbia City and finishes at the Whitley County YMCA. The course follows Van Buren Street in a point to point race.
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The race will kick off the Annual Memorial Day Parade which starts at 10:15AM. Packet Pick Up will be available starting at 8:30 AM on race day at our tent located on the courthouse Square located at 101 West Van Buren Street Columbia City, IN 46725. The Start of the race will be just West of the courthouse on Van Buren Street and will run east on Van Buren before finishing by the Whitley Country YMCA. Post race refreshments and awards will be given at the finish line. Parking will be available throughout Columbia City as well as at the finish at the YMCA, we ask that participants refrain from parking along Van Buren Street (Start line/Parade Route). Awards will be presented to the Overall Male and Female and the Overall Masters Male and Female as well as the top 3 male/female finishers in each age group. All runners will be eligible and overall awards will be based on gun time. The Epic Racing Events team is proud to continue the tradition of the Memorial Day Mile. #DoSomethingEpic