About the Miles for Mae
The race runs through Hendelmeyer Park, a loop around the park that works for families as much as runners. A children's event kicks things off before the main race, so there is activity in the park from early in the morning. The course is a single loop, and the surroundings stay green throughout.
Same-day registration and bib pickup open well before the start, so you do not need to sort anything out ahead of time. The children's event goes first, then the main race follows a short while later, which gives families time to cheer the little ones before lining up themselves.
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Distances & Start Times
Mae's Mini Mile (Kids Lap)10/10/2026 08:30$10
5K10/10/2026 09:15$30
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