Mile
During the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend, there is an opportunity to participate in a mile long race.
Date and time
Thursday, April 23 2026
7:30pm
There will be three different waves. Here is the wave schedule:
- 7:30 pm: Elite female (any age; can run sub 6:30 min/mile) & Elite male (any age; can run sub 5:30 min/mile)
- 7:35 pm: Any age; can run 5:31-to 9:00-minute pace.
- 7:45 pm: Any age; can run 9:01-minute pace to 17-minute pace
Enter this race only if you plan to run or walk the distance in under 17 minutes.
Entry fees
Your entry fee entitles all in-person entrants to race photos.
Visit the registration page to see fee details based on chosen race and registration date.
Packet Pick-Up
Michael Hogue Team Mile entrants must pick up their race packet (race number, goody bag, and silicone cup) no later than Thursday, April 23, at 7 pm during the Health & Fitness Expo at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC).
Please see the packet pick-up page for more details on the pickup process and dynamic bib assigning.
The course
The race starts on First Street, adjacent to Grange Grove, heads north on First and then west on Green Street, finishing at Green and Neil Street.
Goodies
All Mile entrants will receive a 16-ounce logoed silicone cup. From the patio to the campground, beach vacation or daily commute, these colorful, versatile drinking glasses are as flexible in shape as they are in utility. The silicone cup has thick and sturdy, yet squeezable walls that are not too squishy, and a grippy outer surface for extra safety. Perfect for any beverage! Mile finishers receive an awesome challenge coin at the finish line.
What to expect on race day
Post-race refreshments
After you finish your race and get your awesome challenge coin, enjoy a post-race gathering with food and music at The City Center, adjacent to the finish line area. We’ll be serving up Jimmy John’s Little John sandwiches, salty snacks, bananas, and bottled water. Cash bar available. Awards will be mailed out to winners after race weekend.
Parking
You have a number of options for parking for the Michael Hogue Team Mile, depending on whether you want to park near the start or the finish.
The best parking options near the finish line are:
- The City Center at 505 S Chestnut St. (they have 150 spots)
- the Champaign Public Library on W. Green St
- Advanced Medical Transport at 408 S Neil St.
The best parking option near the start line is:
- E-14 parking lot, west of the State Farm Center
First Street will be closed at First and Kirby at 6:30 p.m. Green Street near Neil Street will be closed at 6:30 p.m. Keep this in mind as you approach your chosen parking location.
Awards
Three-deep awards will be mailed to the winners after race weekend. Age-group awards are based on chip time.
- Open female wave (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39)
- Open male wave (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39)
- Masters female wave (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over)
- Masters male wave (40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over)
- Elite female wave (top 5)
- Elite male wave (top 5)