2026 Melrose Mile

Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-03-22 in Melrose, MA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-01-28

Race Overview:

Support the Melrose High School Track teams for a timed mile event at the Pine Banks track!

Whether you are looking for a speed challenge, are wondering how close to your high school PR you can get, or anything in between, this is the event for you! 

The race will be held Sunday, March 22. A Kids Fun Run will kick things off at 9:45, and mile heats will begin at 10:00 am and will run as described below. All proceeds directly benefit the Melrose High Track teams. Please register for your projected finish time for a 1 mile race. Final heat sizes and times may be adjusted based on runner registration. 

Prizes will be awarded for the top three mile times (male/female/non-binary), the best costumed runner/walker, and the top two runners from each age division – Youth (12 and under), Scholastic (13-19), Open (20-39), and Masters (40+). 

Schedule as follows: 

Kids 400m Fun Run – 9:45 am

Melrose Community Mile (9:30 pace and up) – 10:00 am

Melrose Aerobic Mile (8:00-9:30 pace) – 10:20 am

Melrose Tempo Mile (7:00-8:00 pace) – 10:40 am

Melrose Threshold Mile (6:00-7:00 pace) – 11:00 am

Melrose Elite Mile (Sub 6:00 pace) – 11:20 am 

Please note that the race schedule is our best estimate and is subject to change. Information about packet pickup and final heat sheets will follow. 

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