One Tough Mile

One Tough Mile

Embark on a thrilling challenge with The One Tough Mile—an exhilarating race that pushes your limits in a unique way. Navigate a one-mile loop at Ojibway Park, traversing a predominantly paved trail surrounded by the cooling shade of towering trees. The course promises both ease and enjoyment as you strive to surpass cutoff times for each lap. Take a one-minute breather before the next mile, and brace yourself for a progressively faster pace. Are you able to make the extra mile?

Commencing at 14 minutes for the initial mile, the return time steadily decreases: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 minutes. Fail to beat the cutoff time, and you're out of the race. The ultimate victor is the first runner to successfully meet the final cutoff time. The One Tough Mile guarantees an exhilarating experience where speed, strategy, and endurance converge for an unforgettable running adventure.

Race Information

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM CDT
Location: Ojibway Park Lacrosse Fields, Courtly Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125 US
Registration Opens: January 17, 2026, at 12:22 PM CST
Prices: $54 (includes $3.10 fee), early bird pricing available.

Race Schedule:
7:00 AM - Race Check-In & Day-of Registration Opens
7:55 AM - Runners to the start line
8:00 AM - Race begins!
8:15 AM - Start of 13-minute cutoff (and so on, until no more runners can complete a mile by the cutoff time)
9:45 AM - Awards (time subject to change)

Aid Stations: Aid station at the start/finish line. Bring your own water bottle; water refill station available. Bag drop area near the aid station.

Timing and Results: Gun time style timing, using chips on bibs. Results posted on Runsignup page after the race.

Awards and Prizes: Overall male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Parking: Park at the parking lot at the end of Courtly Rd. If full, park on Courtly Rd.