Magic of the Mile

Time to lace up the shoes and head to the track with RunGR for the 2026 Magic of the Mile! We will again be back at Grand Rapids Christian's Eagle Stadium, which will be open & FREE for spectators to cheer everyone on. We have day of registration, online and onsite (cash, check, or credit card). The Magic of the Mile will be F.A.T. timed. We will watch registrations to keep the starting line a nice field size. Please keep in mind that as race day approaches, we may need to adjust the heats and start times, depending on the number of registrants. In 2026, RunGR is excited to offer the following participation costs. The Magic of the Mile is FREE for all youth participants (under the age of 18 on race day) The Magic of the Mile is $10 for RunGR members who register by 11:59 PM on June 14, 2026 . Members should contact rungrmembership@gmail.com for the discount code. To learn about RunGR and the full membership offerings, visit www.rungr.com/ The Magic of the Mile is $15 for adult community members (over the age of 18 on race day) who register by 11:59 PM on June 14, 2026. The Magic of the Mile is $20 for all adult registrants( over the age of 18 on race day) who register between June 15 and 11:59 PM on July 8, 2026. As in the past, all events are FREE for spectators. Awards Youth 200M & 400M | Coed Youth Mile Popsicles at the finish! Age group awards Participants in the open and elite heats will be competing for the State RRCA Championship overall and age group winner awards. There will be RRCA awards given to the top male and female runners overall, along with the 40-49, 50-59, and 60+ Age Groups. RRCA overall and age group awards will be handed out after the men's elite heat. **College & high school participants, we recommend you consult with your parents, coaches, and schools to determine if you are able to accept any prizes. How It Works This event will be similar to a high school track meet, where the start times associated with each he