Mile High Mile

About the Event

Mile High Mile presented by Sarah Vaughan at LIV Sotheby’s

Saturday, May 23 | Boulder High School

The Mile High Mile is back for its 8th season—bringing a high-energy night of racing to Boulder for runners of all ages and abilities.

This year, we’re introducing a new format designed to make the event more accessible, more flexible, and more fun—whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up to run a mile with your crew.

Two Ways to Race

1. Community Miles (Chip-Timed) – All Afternoon

We’re opening the track to everyone.

Open to all ages and abilities, including youth runners (14 & under)
Chip-timed results with instant finish times
Printed finisher certificates to take home
Rolling wave starts every ~15 minutes
Miss your start? No problem—just jump into the next wave

This is your chance to experience the energy of the Mile High Mile in a low-pressure, high-fun environment.

2. Competitive Heats (FAT-Timed) – Late Evening

As the sun sets, the racing heats up.

Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) for official results
Seeded heats based on pace, including:High school races
Open and sub-elite sections
Elite Women’s & Men’s races to close out the night
Athlete introductions and a true track meet atmosphere
Yes—you can break the tape

Why You Should Be There

A uniquely inclusive + competitive track event
Designed for first-timers, families, and serious racers alike
A chance to race under the lights and stay for the fastest mile racing in Colorado
Community energy early → electric racing atmosphere late

Races Offered

Kids 1/2 Mile

May 23, 2026

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Distance — Kids 1/2 Mile

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$10.00

Open Chip Timed - All ages, all speeds

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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13:00

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$10.00

Teri Leiker Memorial Mile

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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14:00

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$0.00

High School Mile (FAT)

May 23, 2026

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Distance — High School Mile (FAT)

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18:00

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$10.00

Open (FAT Timed)

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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18:00

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$25.00

Elite *Invitational

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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20:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Boulder.

thermostat Temperature

5.8° / 19.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.9° / 16.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

59.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:44

nightlight Sunset

20:09

About Boulder

Learn more about the host city, Boulder.

Boulder is a college town of about 106,000 in the Front Range region of Colorado. The home of the University of Colorado, the city has a reputation for progressive values and outdoor recreation. It is a very pleasant place to live and visit.