The SoMa Main Street Mile

Race Info

The SoMa Main Street Mile is on Friday June 5, 2026. It includes the following events: Kid's Mini Mile, Women's Open Mile (Above 6:00 min/mile), Men's Open Mile (Above 5:00 min/mile), Women's Elite Mile (6:00 min/mile and under), and Men's Elite Mile (5:00 min/mile and under).

Join us for the SoMa Main Street Mile - a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and life! Run under the dazzling lights of SoMa Main Street, with a thrilling lineup including a Kids Mini Mile, Open Mile (Men and Women Heats) and the Elite Mile (Men and Women Heats)! Presented by Blue Rose Running in collaboration with Little Rock Roadrunners and SoMa 501. Get ready for a summer night race towards a healthier, happier you! It's more than just a race, it's a celebration!

Prize Purse

The SoMa Main Street Mile is stepping up in 2025 with an increased prize purse designed to attract top talent and fuel the fastest road mile in Arkansas! This race is not only about speed, but it's about growing the running community and showcasing elite level performances right in the heart of Central Arkansas! We want to bring excitement to running and road racing again and we know The SoMa Main Street Mile will do just that! With bigger rewards and prizes on the line, we are calling on ALL runners far and wide to bring their best and make history on the streets of SoMa! Get ready for the fastest road mile in the state! The top 5 male and female finishers will receive a prize purse totaling $3,600 in 2025! The breakdown is as follows: $1,000, $500, $200, $100 and $50! If you have any questions about compensations and prize purse, please contact us at [email protected] . We have the potential for travel compensation depending on current and past performances with anyone coming from out of state.

Race Shirt

All participants will receive a dry fit t-shirt!

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup Details: Thursday, June 26 (the day before the race): Time: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM Location: Fleet Feet Little Rock Address: 11525 Cantrell Rd, Suite 902, Little Rock, AR 72212 Friday, June 27 (Race Night): Time: Starts at 5:00 PM at the race location in the SoMa District (S Main St & E 13th/E Daisy L Gatson Bates Dr)

Course Description

The race will start and finish at the same location in the heart of SoMa to maximize the experience for both participants and spectators! Starts on S Main St just past the intersection of E 13th St and S Main St. Head South down S Main St for 1/4 mile then take a right and go West on 17th St. Take a left and go South on S Louisiana St and at the 1/2 mile mark, take a left going East on E Charles Bussey Ave until you reach S Main St again then take another left and sprint North on Main St for the long final stretch of the race until you reach the Start/Finish Line!