The course runs on a grass cross country layout at an intermediate school, with moderate rolling terrain that moves quickly underfoot. It suits younger athletes getting their first taste of cross country while still giving experienced runners something to push against. Several divisions cover different age groups and experience levels, from elementary-aged kids through masters competitors.
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Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Top 3: Miguel Sanchez Cardoza (4:59) · Braydon Deskins (6:03) · Colson Just (6:09)
Top 3: Taye Sheppard (11:54) · Christian Ludlow (12:37) · Benjamin Galarza (12:37)
The 2nd Annual Grassroots Running Series #1 is in its 2nd year.
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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.
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Almost certainly not. Half the 1 Miles field finished slower than 8:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 14:19, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.
It is a small race (40 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.
The 1 Miles winner ran 4:59 while the median finisher took 8:11. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.
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