Mill Pond Mile

Event Overview

It's time to register for the 27th Annual Mill Pond Mile!

Registration Information

• Early Bird Deadline: July 1st, so sign up now to make sure you get your FREE T-SHIRT in the correct size.
• Race Day Availability: Limited availability on race day!

About the Race

• Distance: The Mill Pond Mile is a one-mile run around the scenic Mill Pond in New London, Minnesota.
• Timing: It is a family fun run for all ages, not an officially timed race.
• Tracking Times: For those who wish to keep track of personal bests, we encourage participants, parents, or friends to bring a wearable timer or stopwatch.
• Event Timing: It takes place each July, before the annual Water Days parade.

Scholarship Fund

• History: The Mill Pond Mile was started in 2000 by Jim and Shelly Berg to honor the memory of their 10-year-old son, Cody, who died in a car-bike accident in 1999.
• Proceeds: All proceeds from the race go to provide college scholarships for members of the New London Spicer graduating class.
• Scholarship Recipients: View the list of all our current and former recipients on the Scholarships page.
• Fund Renaming: The scholarship fund was renamed the "Cody and Jim Berg Scholarship Fund" after Shelly's husband, Jim, passed away in 2022.

Community Involvement

The Mill Pond Mile continues on, thanks in large part to the dedication of the entire Berg family, plus friends, volunteers, and sponsors.

Join Us

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!