Grab your speediest shoes and join us for the first annual Matanuska Mile this summer! Where: Palmer High School Track When: Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 6:00PM This race is a full mile--1609 meters--which is a little longer than four laps around the track, and it is hand timed. At 5:45pm, competitors will be split into heats according to pace (slower racing first, faster racing last), with a maximum of four heats. The first heat will start at 6pm with additional heats to follow at approximately 15-minute intervals. Online registration closes at noon, July 23 . In-person registration is available at 5:00PM at the track. All registration fees go to the Palmer High School Cross Country teams. See you on the track!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 23.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Palmer, AK.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
