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:

• Participation: 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. Notable records include:

• Men's Record: Sam Prakel currently holds the men's fastest mile in Washington time of 3:50.5.
• Women's Record: Nikki Hiltz holds the women's record at 4:20.5.

💰 Prizes and Challenges

Competitive races are stacked across the board with cash prizes – the total purse for 2026 is over $60,000. Key details include:

• Top Finishers: $10,000 awarded across the TOP 3 groups by number of finishers.
• Group Challenge: If you are interested in participating in the TRU-ly RAD Group Challenge, reach out to hello@yakimamile.org.

🎉 Community Engagement

Yakima Mile is much more than a race. We aim to:

• Bring Together: Our community for fun and fitness: providing a healthy community event open to everyone.
• Highlight: Celebrating the Yakima Valley on a local and national scale.

🔗 Learn More

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

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.

YWCA YAKIMA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOCAL HOTLINE - 509.248.7796

💲 Registration Cost

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