Yakima Mile

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

7th Annual Yakima Mile -- Saturday, June 7, 2026

The course follows a one-mile, gradual downhill stretch of Yakima Ave. finishing in the shadows of Yakima’s historic Larson Building. Yakima Mile is open to kids, families, dogs, veterans, elite runners, and all those who want to run their fastest mile…. EVER (or walk, or jog... as you like).

🏆 Elite Races

The Elite Mile races bring together many of the fastest milers from around the nation in hopes of breaking the Fastest Mile in Washington – yet again – and taking home some big cash prizes.

• Record Holders: Sam Prakel currently holds the men's fastest mile in Washington time of 3:50.5 and Nikki Hiltz holds the women's record at 4:20.5.
• Competitive Races: Stacked across the board with cash prizes.
• Total Purse: The total purse for 2026 is over $60,000.
• Group Challenge: $10,000 across the TOP 3 groups by number of finishers. Contact hello@:yakimamile.org for details.

👦 Youth Participation

Youths 18 & under register for free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Home2 and Tru by Hilton.

🌟 Community Impact

Yakima Mile is much more than a race. We bring our community together for fun and fitness: providing a healthy community event open to everyone, highlighting and celebrating the Yakima Valley on a local and national scale.

• Community Engagement: Hogback Development Company produces Yakima Mile.
• Support Services: We seek to work with community leaders, businesses, and individuals to shed light on and better access the invaluable services provided by YWCA to survivors of domestic violence.
• Learn More: Visit www.yakimamile.org.
• Stay Updated: Follow @:YAKIMAMILE on Instagram.

💰 Registration Cost

• Youth (18Y & under): FREE
• Adults (19-59): $25
• Senior Citizens (60Y+): $12.50

❤️ Why Run?

Run for fun. Run for health. Run for the record. Run to show your community spirit. Run to support survivors of domestic abuse.

YWCA YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOCAL HOTLINE - 509.248.7796