Elmhurst Twilight Mile
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JUNE 7, 2025 6:00 PM
The Elmhurst Twilight Mile is a race for athletes who want to race on a fast 1-mile circuit in front of large crowds and on the same course the elite cyclists raced. Powered by The Elmhurst Running Club and CK Running, this event is an opportunity for middle distance and short distance runners to go for a PR in the mile on a closed, exciting circuit around scenic Elmhurst University. All runners are welcome but should be able to run the course in 13 minutes or less.
6:00 pm - OPEN: 5 minutes to 13 minutes
6:25 pm - ELITE WOMEN: Under 6 minutes (Prize $)
6:40 pm - ELITE MEN: Under 5 minutes (Prize $)
| Elite Men | Prize | Elite Women | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $300 | 1 | $300 |
| 2 | $250 | 2 | $250 |
| 3 | $200 | 3 | $200 |
| 4 | $150 | 4 | $150 |
| 5 | $100 | 5 | $100 |
DASH FOR THE CASH!
Top 5 Men and Women from the Elite races will race for $2,000!
PLUS
$100 to top male and female who sets a course record!
- 4:13:15 Jack Aho 2024
- 4:50:73 Margaret Connelly 2024
$100 to top male under 4 minutes
$100 to top female under 4:30 minutes
Course will be USATF certified. Age-based results and awards.
Registration & packet pick-up
online registration is open through June 2
$20 before May 17
$25 May 17 - June 2
$30 - june 7
Day-of registration is open from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the venue.
Packet pickup at the venue - starting at 2 pm.
Look for Twilight Mile Check-In SOUTH SIDE of Wilder Mansion.
Elite Men and Women Runners!
Some athletes may be identified for a pre-race call-up in front of the crowds. We will make the determination based upon expected time and other factors.
Elite miler waves will be staged separately for their Elite-only races.
COURSE
The course is a relatively flat mile around Elmhurst University. Starting on Elm Park Ave, a long, gentle downhill leads to the loud and exciting “Chicane”, a fan-packed sweeping section before turning north on Grace St. Grace Street features neighborhood parties and the halfway clock. A right on to Alexander is a fast, pancake-flat section past Elmhurst University stadium. The final turn up a gentle rise on Prospect will surely test the legs before the runners kick to the flat finish. The finish is right in front of the largest crowds at the event’s epicenter, the Wilder Mansion Beer Garden and finish line arena.
Logistics
Entrants should be able to complete a mile in 13 minutes or less, as we have a Family Fun Ride immediately following The Elmhurst Twilight Mile.
SAFETY - Please note: Elite bike racing will be happening immediately prior to the Elmhurst Twilight Mile. They will be racing the course CLOCKWISE, and follow lead pace cars/motorcycles. DO NOT CROSS THE COURSE, UNLESS A CROSSING GUARD HAS GIVEN THE OK! Bike racers and pace vehicles travel in excess of 30 mph. Obey all crossing guards!
No participant bicycles, strollers, in-line skates, roller skates, scooters, other wheeled vehicles or pets are allowed on the course for the Twilight Mile.
This is a fast race for runners only.
The race will be run rain or shine, but if there is lightning, it will be delayed or possibly canceled. If there is dangerous weather, you will be instructed what to do and where to take cover.
There will be no refunds of entry fees.
