Name: The SoMa Main Street Mile
Start: 2026-06-05
End: 2026-06-05
Location: Little Rock

About the Event

Join us for the 3rd Annual 2026 SoMa Main Street Mile — a high-energy celebration of movement, community, and summer racing in the heart of Little Rock!

Get ready to lace up and fly down SoMa Main Street under the evening lights. Whether you're chasing a PR, testing your fitness, or enjoying a fun night out with family and friends, this mile has a place for you. Our event features the Kids Mini Mile, Open Heats, and the always electrifying Elite Mile.

Presented by Blue Rose Running in collaboration SoMa 501/ SoMa District and volunteers from all of the amazing individuals in the running/walking community and running clubs in Central Arkansas such as Little Rock Roadrunners, Arkansas Running Klub, Cabot Cruisers, Saline County Striders, Conway Running Club, and many more!) this event delivers unforgettable racing, a festival-style atmosphere, and one of the most exciting finishes you'll find anywhere in Arkansas.

Get ready for the FASTEST road mile in Arkansas!

RACE DIVISIONS
Kid’s Mini Mile
– Ages 12 & under
– Children 8 & under must run with an adult*
Women's Open Mile
– For athletes typically above a 6:00 mile pace
Men's Open Mile
– For athletes typically above a 5:00 mile pace
Women's Elite Mile
– 6:00 mile pace and under
Men's Elite Mile
– 5:00 mile pace and under

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Map linked on the registration page.

The race starts and finishes in the vibrant center of SoMa to create a true street-festival race experience for runners and spectators alike.
Begin on S. Main St., just past E. 13th St.
Run south down Main for ¼ mile
Turn right onto W. 17th St.
Left onto S. Louisiana St.
At the halfway point of the race, turn left onto E. Charles Bussey Ave.
Return to S. Main St., turn left, and charge north for the iconic final straightaway back to the Start/Finish arch for a strong downhill finish.

This fast, spectator-packed course makes the SoMa Mile one of the most unique racing experiences in the region.

A Regional Championship Event

We’re proud to announce that the 2026 SoMa Mile has been selected as the RRCA Southern Region 1-Mile Championship!
In only its third year, this event continues to grow, inspire, and bring top-tier racing to Central Arkansas. Come be part of the momentum!
Register Now:
https://runsignup.com/.../LittleRock/TheSoMaMainStreetMile
#SoMaMainStreetMile

Races Offered

Kid's Mini Mile

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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19:00

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$5.00

Women's Open Mile (Above 6:00 min/mile)

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:15

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$20.00

Men's Open Mile (Above 5:00 min/mile)

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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19:45

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$20.00

Women's Elite Mile (6:00 min/mile and under)

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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20:15

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$20.00

Men's Elite Mile (5:00 min/mile and under)

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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20:35

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Little Rock.

thermostat Temperature

21.5° / 32.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

23.3° / 34.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 22m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:55

nightlight Sunset

20:22

About Little Rock

Learn more about the host city, Little Rock.

Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.