Yakima Mile

Event Details

7th Annual Yakima Mile -- Saturday, June 6, 2026

Location: 1003 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA

For more information, visit: Yakima Mile Race Page

Course Information

• Course Description: The course follows a one-mile, gradual downhill stretch of Yakima Ave, finishing in the shadows of Yakima’s historic Larson Building.
• Participation: 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 Mile: The Elite Mile races bring together many of the fastest milers from around the nation in hopes of breaking the Fastest Mile in Washington.
• 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.

Prizes and Challenges

• Total Purse: The total purse for 2026 is over $60,000.
• Top Finishers: Including $10,000 across the TOP 3 groups by number of finishers.
• Group Challenge: If you are interested in participating in the Trouvé TRU-ly RAD Group Challenge, reach out to hello@yakimamile.org.
• Youths Registration: Youths 18 & under register for free thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Home2 and Tru by Hilton.

Community and Purpose

• Community Event: Yakima Mile is much more than a race: it brings the community together for fun and fitness.
• Local Focus: Highlighting and celebrating the Yakima Valley on a local and national scale.
• Support for Survivors: Hogback Development Company seeks to work with community leaders to shed light on and better access invaluable services provided by YWCA to survivors of domestic violence.
• Contact Information: YWCA Yakima Domestic Violence Local Hotline - 509.248.7796.

Registration Costs

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

Stay Informed

To learn more about the Yakima Mile, heats, prizes, what we do, and why we do it, visit www.yakimamile.org.

And to stay updated with all things Yakima Mile, follow @YAKIMAMILE on Instagram.

Run for a Cause

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