Milwaukie Mile

Event Overview

Welcome to the third annual Milwaukie Mile! Our goal is to provide a safe and fast course for all members of the community to race their pace and set a new personal best in the mile! The course runs gently downhill along the Trolley Trail, starting at the Park Avenue Max Station and finishing in Milwaukie Bay Park. The race will be held the morning of Saturday July 11th, 2026.

Race Details

• Participants: Open to runners, walkers, and families with strollers.
• Restrictions: Dogs are not allowed to accompany runners, walkers, or volunteers.
• Spectators: You can spectate with your dog on a leash, but please stand back from the course for safety.
• T-shirts: T-shirt size and availability are not guaranteed for registrations after July 1st.

Awards

All registered participants will receive a Milwaukie Mile T-shirt. The top-3 finishers in the following categories will receive a special award:

• Non-binary
• Open Women
• Open Men
• 18 and under Girls
• 18 and under Boys

Transportation

The race starts only a few steps from the Park Ave Orange Line Max Station. Participants and spectators are encouraged to use public transportation to travel to the race! If you must drive to the race, auto users are encouraged to park in Downtown Milwaukie or at the Park Ave park and ride garage.

Donations

All net proceeds will be donated to the Milwaukie High School Cross Country team. If you want to make a dedicated donation to the team to support their 2027 season, we will gladly pass 100% of your donation on to the team! Any amount given would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your generosity! Please click the Donate tab above to donate directly.

Sponsorship

The Milwaukie Mile is a small community event which would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors. If you would like to support or sponsor the event in any way, please email Milwaukiemile@gmail.com.

Volunteers

Milwaukie Mile is supported 100% by some amazing volunteers! They help us with event coordination, athlete safety, and logistics. If you would like to volunteer, please email Milwaukiemile@gmail.com.

Photos

Mateo Flores was out on the course capturing all the fun in 2025. Photos can be found on a shared google drive linked HERE. These are free for you to download for personal use - we only ask that you honor Mateo’s hard work and give photo credit to Mateo Flores or tag @teotooktheflick when sharing on Instagram. Feel free to also tag @milwaukiemile so we can celebrate with you!