The Burnside Mile

🏃‍♂️ The Burnside Mile

The Burnside Mile will hold its 6th Annual event on Sunday November 9, 2025 with the start/finish line on E Lakeshore Dr. Parking & Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at Burnside Elementary at 435 E. Lakeshore Drive. Join us in challenging yourself to your fastest/funnest mile while celebrating the history of General Ambrose Burnside, the inspiration for the City’s name, and his famous sideburns. No matter if you are seasoned runner, new to running, or a walker, we believe this is the event for you. This will be a chip timed event.

🎉 Events

• Elite Division: New this year we are adding an elite division that will begin at 3 pm. There are some qualifications to run in this event. Males must be able to run a 6 Min Pace or Better & Females must be able to run a 7:30 Min Pace or Better.
• Waves: We will have our normal waves that will begin at 3:10, 3:11, 3:12 and will start 1 min apart. You may sign up for any of those waves and compete also.

🎯 Race Benefits

The Proceeds from this race will benefit the non profit group Lake Cumberland Runners Inc. and support the local running community.

🤝 Lake Cumberland Runners Mission Statement

To promote running and walking within the Somerset/Pulaski County region and to promote a healthier lifestyle through running and walking for all people of all ages and abilities. To support our members and the community by providing opportunities for training, racing, socializing and volunteering.

📝 Registration

• Cost: Registration Cost $15 = Add $15 to that cost if you want to purchase a Shirt.
• Free Registration: If you are actively serving in the Armed Services or a Veteran your registration will be free.

👥 Team Competition

Running doesn’t need to be an individual effort: Corporations, Churches, Friends or families can create a team to run The Burnside Mile! Bring as many people as you can to join your team.

• Team Size: Team must consist of at least 5 members.
• Team Scoring: Top 5 combined times count toward team score.
• Awards Eligibility: Team Members are eligible for individual awards as well.
• Team Growth: Teams can be unlimited in size (as long as they consist of at least 5 members).

🏆 Awards

Top Overall Male & Female
Top 3 in Age Group

🔢 Age Divisions

The age divisions will be as follows – 10 & Under: 11-14: 15-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: and 70 and Over.

Overall Winning Team & Overall Biggest Team

Award for the Best Side Burns

For more information, visit the official race page.