Race day is here! · Thu, Jul 23, 2026
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When
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Where
1170 E Palmer Moose Dr., Palmer AK
Distance
1 Mile
About this race
Event Overview
Grab your speediest shoes and join us for the first annual Matanuska Mile this summer!
Event Details
- Location: Palmer High School Track
- Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
Race Format
This race is a full mile--1609 meters--which is a little longer than four laps around the track, and it is hand timed.
- Heats: Competitors will be split into heats according to pace (slower racing first, faster racing last).
- Maximum Heats: There will be a maximum of four heats.
- Start Time: The first heat will start at 6 PM with additional heats to follow at approximately 15-minute intervals.
Registration
- Online Registration: Closes at noon, July 23.
- In-Person Registration: Available at 5:00 PM at the track.
- Fee Allocation: All registration fees go to the Palmer High School Cross Country teams.
Additional Information
See you on the track!
For more details, visit the Matanuska Mile Race Page.
Course map
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