Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Northville

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old. All runners will receive a T-shirt, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile Finisher Medal.

This race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our children to run and stay active. This race is located at the Northville Hillside Middle School Track (8 mile stadium) on Friday, June 5th. This is a fun event for all the kids to get their summer off to a running and healthy start!

📅 Race Day Details

• Date: June 5, 2026
• Location: 775 N Center St, Northville, MI
• Age Group: Kids ages 5 to 14 years
• Registration: Online only

🎟️ Cost

FREE! There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile. It is a free race for any child ages 5 to 14 years old.

🏆 Race Schedule

Race 1: 6:30pm | 5 - 7 year olds
Race 2: 6:50pm | 8 – 9 year olds
Race 3: 7:10pm | 10 - 11 year olds
Race 4: 7:25pm | 12 - 14 year olds

📈 Results

This race will be electronically timed using the disposable tag system on the bib number. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on this website.

🥇 Awards

There are no awards for the race. The purpose of the program is for the runner to challenge themselves to run their best race and start a healthy lifestyle. All of the runners will receive a Mighty Mile medal when they cross the finish line!

🗺️ Course Information

The start and finish is on the Northville Hillside Middle School Track. The first 1/4 mile of the race is on the track, the runners then make a loop on school grounds and finish with a 1/4 mile on the track. The race is not 4 loops of the track. Feel free to run with your child! Members of the Northville Middle School Track team will be along the entire course to offer encouragement and support.

💧 Refreshments

Please note there are no refreshments after the event, you must bring your own water for your child.

🎫 Packet Pick Up

Race day at the Hillside Middle School Track starting at 5:15 pm and ending at 7:00 pm.

🔗 Additional Information

If you can't make this Mighty Mile but would like your child to run in one click HERE to check out all the Mighty Miles we put on throughout Michigan.

🌟 Hosting Organization

The race is hosted by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION, a non-profit whose mission is to encourage youth running.