Matanuska Mile
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Matanuska Mile
The Matanuska Mile is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at the Palmer High School Track in Palmer, Alaska (1170 E Palmer Moose Dr., Palmer, AK 99645). This is presented as the first annual running of the event.
The race distance is a full mile, listed as 1609 meters, which is slightly longer than four laps around a standard track. The event will be hand timed. Competitors are organized into heats based on pace, with slower heats placed first and faster heats placed later. The field is limited to a maximum of four heats and heats will follow at approximately 15 minute intervals.
Registration opens March 25, 2026 and closes on July 23, 2026. An in person registration option is offered at the track on race day. The registration fee is USD 10.00. All registration fees are designated for the Palmer High School Cross Country teams.
The description above summarizes the format, distance, timing method, heat structure, registration period, fee, and beneficiary for the Matanuska Mile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
