about the YAKIMA MILE:
It's a 14-block, gradual downhill mile race
celebrating community in the beautiful Yakima Valley
and benefits survivors of domestic violence & YWCA Yakima
with races EVERYONE – from TINY TOTS
to MASTERS and WALKERS to ELITE RUNNERS –
and a $50,000 PRIZE PURSE
watch the Yakima Mile origin story:
qualifications
None!
You don't even have to run - you can walk or jog! The Yakima Mile is fun for everyone, participants and spectators. There are competitive heats and non-competitive heats for all ages & abilities.
heats schedule
6:00 pm Family Mile (NON-COMPETITIVE - Walk, Stroll, Jog)
6:15 pm 6 - 11 YEARS MILE
6:25 pm Sgt. Joe Deccio Heroes MILE (first responders, military, healthcare)
6:35 pm Open Adult MILE
6:45 pm Dog Mile Championship
6:55 pm 12 - 14 YEARS MILE
7:05 pm 14 - 18 YEARS ROBBY BARANY MILE
7:15 pm Masters MILE (40Y +)
7:30 pm Women's Elite MILE
7:45 pm Men’s Elite MILE
8:00 pm 1/4 mile race to the finish with Kids & Elite Athletes
AWARDS CEREMONY TO FOLLOW
event records
JULY 2, 2022
Sam Prakel 3:50.5 [Fastest Mile in Washington]
Ella Donaghu 4:32
AUGUST 28, 2021
Sam Prakel 3:54
Nikki Hiltz 4:21 [Fastest Mile in Washington]
JUNE 8, 2019
Amos Bartelsmeyer 3:51.76
Therese Haiss 4:29
MEN & WOMEN'S MASTERS
