Join the Athens Athletics Club for the 2nd Annual Midsummer Mile Fest on July 25, 2026, at the Alexander High School track complex in Albany, Ohio! The event, which starts in the evening, features community miles, middle school and high school miles, and culminates under the lights with men’s and women’s elite mile races that you won’t want to miss. There are even “mini miles” for future track athletes! All youth races are free to enter. Community, middle school, and high school races are just $10, and there is no fee for spectators. Come run, cheer, and hang out to celebrate the most acclaimed race distance in sport history! Schedule of Events (Approximate Start Times): 6-7:00PM: Runner Check-In 7:00PM: Mini Mile (60m). Age 1-5 7:15PM: Kids Quarter Miler (400m). K-3rd Grade. 7:30PM: Youth Mile. 6th Grade and under. 7:45PM: Middle School Girls Mile 8:00PM: Middle School Boys Mile 8:15PM: Community Mile 8:45PM: High School Girls Mile 9:00PM: High School Boys Mile 9:10PM: Elite Women's M
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Albany, OH.
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
