307 Military Street, Houlton ME
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
🏃♀️ Race Overview
- Event: The Miracle Mile is an annual 1 Mile downhill point to point race in downtown Houlton, ME during Midnight Madness.
- Fundraiser: The race is the primary fundraiser for The Makenna Ward Miracle Mile Foundation.
- Scholarship: Proceeds provide The Makenna Ward Scholarship to local high schools for students pursuing education and careers in nursing and medical fields.
🏁 About the Race
- Course: The Miracle Mile is a 1 Mile downhill race for Runners and Walkers.
- Start Point: The race course starts at the intersection of Grant and Military Street and runs west towards downtown.
- Finish Line: Runners finish just in front of the County Co-Op in historic Market Square.
- Registration: Early registration runs online at RunSignUp. Same day registration is also available at Military Street Baptist Church (307 Military St.).
🎉 Event Day Details
- Timing: The church will open at 4:00 pm for sign-ups and will close at 5:30 pm.
- Race Start: The race starts promptly at 6:00 pm for all participants.
- Awards: After the race, there will be a reception and award ceremony at the finish line.
- Refreshments: Water will be available at the finish.
🌟 Midnight Madness Festival
- Kicking Off: The race is the opening event of Houlton’s Midnight Madness festival, which celebrates the 4th of July weekend.
- Festivities: Participants and attendees are invited to enjoy the festivities after the Miracle Mile.
- Community: It’s an annual gathering of local communities, making it a great start to the holiday weekend.
