Main Street Mile

🏃‍♂️ Main Street Mile Overview

• Event Date: 2024-12-14
• Location: 30 Cedar Street East, Annandale, MN
• Race Distance: 1 mile around the downtown Annandale area, finishing in front of City Hall.
• Inclusivity: This is a family-friendly event for runners of all abilities.

🎁 Community Impact

• Proceeds: A portion of race proceeds will be donated to help the community.
• Beneficiaries: Donations mainly support students at Annandale schools and the Annandale volunteer Police Officers.
• Holiday Spirit: The race occurs two weeks before Christmas, aiming to help local kids in need.
• Safety Assurance: Annandale volunteer reserve officers will be on hand to ensure the event is successful and safe.

🍝 Post-Race Festivities

• Free Meal: Enjoy a free post-race pasta bar and awards ceremony at Billy D's.
• Packet Pickup: Available Friday evening at Vintage Patina and race-day pickup at In Hot Water.
• Accessibility: Race shirts and sweatshirts are available for an additional fee.
• Pricing: T-shirts are $19 and sweatshirts are $39.

🎉 Holiday Festivities

• Event Kickoff: Main Street Mile kicks off the Main Street Holiday festivities.
• Family Fun: Stay for additional holiday activities for people of all ages.
• Partnership: The Snowflake Shuffle at the College of Saint Benedict partners with the Main Street Mile.
• Combined Race Rewards: Trophy awarded for the fastest combined times with the Snowflake Shuffle.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• 1 Mile Race Series: Participants in 4 Running Tangents’ 1 Mile races will receive a unique medal.
• Recognition: Runners completing 2 or 3 races will also be acknowledged.
• 2022 Highlights: Female winner Lisa Hines had a combined time of 32:06.0, and male winner Justin Darrow had 22:14.9.
• Participation: In 2022, there were 11 runners who participated in both events.

🔗 More Information

• Race Registration: Main Street Mile Registration
• Snowflake Shuffle Details: Snowflake Shuffle Website