Mill Pond Mile

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

It’s time to register for the 26th Annual Mill Pond Mile!

• Early Bird Deadline: July 1st, so sign up now to make sure you get your FREE T-SHIRT in the correct size. Availability on race day will be limited!

🌊 Race Details

The Mill Pond Mile is a one-mile run around the scenic Mill Pond in New London, Minnesota. It takes place each July, before the annual Water Days parade.

• Family Fun: A fun run for all ages, not an officially timed race.
• Personal Timing: For those who wish to keep track of personal bests, we encourage participants, parents, or friends to bring a wearable timer or stopwatch.

🎗️ In Memory

The Mill Pond Mile was started in 2000 by Jim and Shelly Berg to honor the memory of their 10-year-old son, Cody, who died in a car-bike accident in 1999.

• Scholarship Fund: Each spring, all proceeds from the race go to provide college scholarships for members of the New London Spicer graduating class.
• Recipients: View the list of all our current and former recipients on the Scholarships page.

💔 Legacy of the Berg Family

In 2022, Shelly's husband, Jim, passed away after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer.

• Renamed Scholarship: The scholarship fund was renamed the "Cody and Jim Berg Scholarship Fund."
• Community Support: The Mill Pond Mile continues on, thanks in large part to the dedication of the entire Berg family, plus friends, volunteers, and sponsors.

👟 Join Us

We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

🎤 Listen to the Interview

Listen to Shelly's interview with Q102's MaryElin Macht on June 11, 2024

For more information, visit the race page: Mill Pond Mile Race Page.