NCAA Cross Country Festival Mile
Be part of a one-time celebration as Terre Haute hosts the 2026 NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships!
On Friday, November 20, join runners and visitors from across the country for the NCAA Cross Country Festival Mile, the official kickoff to an exciting championship weekend. Whether you're chasing a fast mile, enjoying a casual run, or making memories with family and friends, there's an event for everyone.
Race Schedule
6:00 PM – Men's 1 Mile
6:20 PM – Women's 1 Mile
6:40 PM – Kids & Family 1 Mile Run/Walk
Festival Hours
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Festival Mile is part of a special Championship Festival created to welcome the thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and fans visiting Terre Haute for the NCAA Championships. Throughout the evening, enjoy a lively downtown atmosphere featuring:
This is a special one-time event celebrating Terre Haute's opportunity to host one of collegiate running's premier championships. With an expected 10,000+ visitors in town for the weekend, there has never been a better time to experience the excitement, race through the heart of Championship City, and help kick off an unforgettable weekend.
Whether you're competing for a personal best or simply joining the fun, come celebrate with us and be part of this unique championship experience!
Nov 20, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
18:00
$20.00
Nov 20, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
18:20
$20.00
Nov 20, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
18:40
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Terre Haute.
Learn more about the host city, Terre Haute.
Terre Haute is a city of 61,000 people (2019) in west-central Indiana, about 180 mi (300 km) south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. Terre Haute is one of the largest cities in the Wabash Valley and is known as the "Queen City of the Wabash". The city is home to several higher education institutions, including Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana.
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