In 69 days · Sat, Jan 9, 2027
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When
Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Where
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin TX
Distances
1 Mile · 5K
Typical weather
42–61°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2026
57–70°F
dry
2025
36–39°F
rain
2024
38–53°F
dry
2023
45–67°F
dry
2022
45–61°F
dry
2021
34–51°F
dry
2020
61–76°F
dry
2019
45–57°F
dry
2018
39–64°F
dry
2017
39–67°F
dry
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About this race
The New Year’s Kids' Mile & Relays is a fundraising event that has something for everyone! Whether you’re a casual fun-runner, a parent supporting your future Olympian, or you just run for tacos, you’ll love this quintessentially Austin race at historic Pease Park.
Kids’ Mile Races
1-Mile: Elementary Grade-Level Heats
400M: Pre-K Run
25M: Toddler Trot
Relays
4x400 Relay: Elementary Grade-Level Heats
5K Relay: Teams of 3 run 1-mile each. For kids and adults.
8th Annual Memorial Mile Walk
Run for FUN and DPF FUNdraising!
Proceeds from the race benefit the David Phillips Foundation's Title-I after-school programs. Let's run, and LET'S PLAY, to kick off 2027!
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