Paul and Mike’s Excellent Mile 2026--#32!

This is a one mile road race held each summer in Amarillo Texas.

The race was first run in 1995. This is our 32nd year to produce it.

The race will be held at Thompson Park on Saturday July 11, 2026.

There are three separate start times.

The Masters heat for runners 40 and over starts at 8AM.

The Open heat for runners age 14-39 is at 8:30.

The heat for walkers and kids 13 and under is at 9AM.

Entry fee is $25 for participants age 14 and over, $20 for ages 13 and under.

Entry fees will go up by $5 dollars, beginning 7/04/26, to $30 and $25, respectively.

Awards will be at approximately 10AM. There will be awards for overall male and female, master smelling female as well as age groups. Age groups will be 0–9, 10-13, 14–18, 19–29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70+

We will have breakfast burritos and other refreshments following the races.

There will be music by Cameron James Smith from approximately 10AM until noon.

Come join us for the run. Stay for the fellowship and entertainment.