Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - DeWitt

🏃‍♂️ Mighty Mile Overview

The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old. All runners will receive a T-shirt, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile Finisher Medal.

📚 Calling all Students

• Challenge: Finish up your school year with a challenging and fun mile.
• Start Healthy: Get your Summer off to an active healthy start!

💰 Entry Fee

• FREE: There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile.
• Age Requirement: Open to any child ages 5 to 14 years old.

📝 Registration

• Online Only: To participate in the event you must register your child on this site prior to the race.
• No On-Site Registration: There will be no registration available at the race.
• Participant Limit: Race is limited to the first 250 participants. Register for the race early!

📅 Race Date and Location

The race is located at DeWitt High School on Thursday, June 12th. This race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series, which aims to encourage children to run and stay active.

⏰ Schedule

• Race 1: 6:30pm | 5 - 7 year olds
• Race 2: 6:50pm | 8 – 9 year olds
• Race 3: 7:10pm | 10 - 11 year olds
• Race 4: 7:25pm | 12 - 14 year olds

📊 Results

This race will be electronically timed using the disposable tag system on the bib number. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on this website.

🏅 Awards

There are no awards for the race. The purpose of the program is for the runner to challenge themselves to run their best race and start a healthy lifestyle. All of the runners will receive a Mighty Mile medal when they cross the finish line!

🏁 Course Information

The start and finish is on the DeWitt High School Track. The first 1/4 mile of the race is on the track, the runners then make a loop on school grounds and finish with a 1/4 mile on the track. Feel free to run with your child! We will have members of the DeWitt team along the entire course to offer encouragement and support.

💦 Packet Pick Up

Race day at the DeWitt High School Track from 5:15 pm to 7:15 PM.

🚰 Bring Supplies

Bring water for your child. There is no water provided at the race.

🌐 More Events

If you can't make this Mighty Mile but would like your child to run in one, click HERE to check out all the Mighty Miles we put on throughout Michigan.

🤝 Hosted By

The race is hosted by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION, a non-profit whose mission is to encourage youth running.

🔗 Race URL

For more information, visit the official race page: Mighty Mile Free Race for Kids.