Milwaukie Mile

Milwaukie Mile Race Information

<p>Welcome to the second annual Milwaukie Mile! Our goal is to provide a safe and fast course for all members of the community to race their pace and set a new personal best in the mile! The course runs gently downhill along the Trolley Trail, starting at the Park Avenue Max Station and finishing in Milwaukie Bay Park. The race will be held the morning of Saturday July 12th, 2025.</p> <p>The race is open to runners, walkers, and families with strollers. Dogs are not allowed to accompany runners, walkers, or volunteers. You can spectate with your dog on a leash, but please stand back from the course when doing so for the safety of the participants. </p> <p>***Please note - T-shirt size and availability are not guaranteed for registrations after July 4th.***</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Awards</strong></p> <p>All registered participants will receive a Milwaukie Mile T-shirt. The top-3 finishers in the following categories will receive a special award:</p> <ul><li>Non-binary</li><li>Open Women</li><li>Open Men</li><li>18 and under Girls</li><li>18 and under Boys</li></ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Transportation</strong></p> <p>The race starts only a few steps from the Park Ave Orange Line Max Station. Participants and spectators are encouraged to use public transportation to travel to the race!  If you must drive to the race, auto users are encouraged to park in Downtown Milwaukie or at the Park Ave park and ride garage</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Donations</strong></p> <p>A portion of the race proceeds will be donated to the Milwaukie High School Cross Country team. If you want to make a dedicated donation to the team to support their 2025 season, we will gladly pass 100% of your donation on to the team! Any amount given would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your generosity! Please click the <span style="text-decoration:underline">Donate </span>tab above to donate directly. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p> <p>The Milwaukie Mile is a small community event which would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors. If you would like to support or sponsor the event in any way, please email <a href="mailto:Milwaukiemile&#64;gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Milwaukiemile&#64;gmail.com</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.zennerssausage.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zenner&#39;s</a> - For 95 years, Zenner&#39;s has been perfecting its craft of quality sausages and smoked meats, prepared from the best local ingredients into products that have become Northwest favorites.</p> <p><a href="https://blissestheticsandlashes.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bliss Esthetics</a> - Nestled in Gladstone, Oregon, Bliss Esthetics is your one-stop getaway for self-care.</p> <p><a href="https://www.saunaglo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SaunaGlo</a> - Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukie, SaunaGlo is a community Nordic sauna and cold contrast lounge. Experience how a magical place can inspire, heal and awaken your spirit and the senses.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Volunteers</strong></p> <p>Milwaukie Mile is supported by some amazing volunteers! They help us with event coordination, athlete safety, and logistics. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Photos:</strong></p> <p>Mateo Flores was out on the course capturing all the fun. Photos can be found on a shared google drive linked <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14h-ZPJ8WAKonoZS9oSfMRhe23Kw1OYlM?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>. These are free for you to download for personal use - we only ask that you honor Mateo’s hard work and give photo credit to Mateo Flores or tag &#64;teotooktheflick when sharing on Instagram. Feel free to also tag &#64;milwaukiemile so we can celebrate with you!</p>