Minnesota Mile
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Minnesota Mile - Young Athletes Foundation
The Minnesota Mile is an annual one mile road race held in Duluth, Minnesota, with a loop course that starts and finishes near Enger Park and offers views of Duluth’s skyline and Lake Superior. The distance is one mile (5,280 feet).
The event is limited to 600 participants and uses a first come, first served registration model. Online registration continues until the published cutoff on the Friday before the race; after that, in-person registration is accepted at Enger Park. Race packet pickup is available on the days before the race at two local locations. Bib numbers are assigned dynamically at packet pickup.
Runners are organized into separate heats by goal pace to reduce congestion; participants choose a single heat on race day and are directed by signs and volunteers. Post-race refreshments in the finish area include water, bananas, and chips served in reusable blue cups that are collected for reuse. All participants receive a commemorative long sleeve participant shirt; commemorative socks are available for purchase.
Team competitions are offered with a minimum of three members per team and categories for All Female, All Male, Mixed, and Corporate teams. Team awards are mailed to the team captain after the event. In 2026 youth entries aged 18 and under are offered free as part of the Young Athletes Foundation initiative. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
