Minnesota Mile
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Minnesota Mile in Duluth
The Minnesota Mile is an annual one-mile road race held in Duluth, Minnesota, presented by the Young Athletes Foundation. The course is a loop that starts and finishes near Enger Park and highlights views of Duluth's skyline and Lake Superior; the distance is 5,280 feet. Event capacity is limited to 600 participants and registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Packet pickup is available in the days before the race at two local locations: the Grandma’s Marathon office and Enger Park Golf Course. Online registration closes shortly before race weekend, after which in-person registration is accepted at Enger Park until capacity is reached. Bib numbers are assigned at packet pickup via a dynamic numbering system.
The race is organized in separate heats to reduce congestion; participants self-select recreational or competitive heats on race day. Post-race refreshments include water, bananas, and chips, and reusable cups are used at the finish area with designated disposal procedures. All finishers receive a commemorative long sleeve participant shirt; commemorative socks are available for purchase. There is also an option to forgo a shirt and contribute to a tree-planting initiative.
Team competition categories include All Female, All Male, Mixed, and Corporate, with a minimum of three team members required; team awards are mailed to the team captain. Awards recognize top finishers in competitive and masters heats plus top finishers across age groups. The Young Athletes Foundation directs proceeds toward youth running programs and community grants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
