This annual chip-timed one mile race for all ages is in it’s historic 40th running as a kick-off to Highland’s Twilight Independence Day Parade. 

USATF certified one-mile course IN13013TDK.

The top overall male and female, top male and female masters (40 and over), top three finishers in each age division, top three Clydesdale’s, (men 210 LBS and over) and top three Athena’s (women 170 LBS and over) receive  awards.  Participants can only receive one award. Also, the male that run the fastest sub 4-minute mile and female that runs the fastest sub 4:50 mile will each receive $750.

This race is a Calumet Striders Gold Cup Series Event!

Age groups are as follows:  8 & under, 9-10. 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

The race will begin at the intersection of 40th and Kennedy Ave. in Highland.  It will continue north on Kennedy Ave. to Highway Ave. where it will turn east and finish at Main Square Park.

Registration fees:

Pre registered through July 2nd- $15 (Register early to guarantee a shirt)

Race day registration - $20  (Cash and check only)

Race day registration and packet pick up will be from 5PM - 6:15PM at the school administration building (9145 Kennedy Ave).