The Miracle Mile is an annual 1 Mile downhill point to point race in downtown Houlton, ME during Midnight Madness. The race is the primary fundraiser for The Makenna Ward Miracle Mile Foundation which provides The Makenna Ward Scholarship to our local high schools for students wishing to pursue a education and a career in nursing medical fields. About the Race The Miracle Mile is a 1 Mile downhill race for Runners and Walkers . The race course starts at the intersection of Grant and Military Street and runs west towards downtown. Runners make a slight right onto Main Street near County Yankee Grocer (about half a mile in) and continue to the finish line which is just in front of the County Co-Op in historic Market Square. Early registration runs online on RunSignUp but same day registration is also provided at our Registration/Check In Location, Military Street Baptist Church (307 Military St.) Please feel free to also use the church lot for our official event parking. If you signed up
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Houlton, ME.
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
