Name: Hatchet Mid-Summer Mile
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: Tomahawk, Wisconsin

About the Event

This event is born from years of competing in meets across the country and inspired by the strong tradition of distance-focused track events right here in Wisconsin. Our goal is simple (and slightly obsessive): to create a meet centered around the mile.

Athletes of all ages and abilities are welcome, from K–12 runners to collegiates, pros, and masters. Events will range from a fun 400 meters for our youngest competitors to the featured one-mile race, covering just over four laps around Hatchet Field on a recently renovated track surface inside a completely updated stadium. Yes, it’s technically more than four laps. No, we didn’t do the math wrong. Welcome to track.
While the competition is expected to be intense, the atmosphere will stay fun and relaxed. Expect fast races, loud cheers, questionable pacing decisions, and that unique mix of pain and joy only distance runners truly understand. The vibe will stay light, positive, and welcoming for athletes, spectators, and anyone who wandered in and asked, “Wait… you only run one mile?”

Supporting Hatchet Distance Running

In addition to great racing, the Hatchet Mid-Summer Mile serves a bigger purpose. Proceeds from the event directly support the distance runners of the Hatchet cross country and track programs. Funds raised will help provide new uniforms and warmups (because mismatched gear is not rizz worthy), upgraded training and racing equipment, and resources to host higher-quality home meets. That means flags that are actually yellow, course markings that are straight (and not suspiciously crooked), and equipment that makes it look like we knew what we were doing when we set everything up.

In other words, the opportunity for growth is endless, and we just want to give our student-athletes the best experience possible while also providing competition for the athletes of all kinds especially from right here in the Northwoods.
A lot more information is coming soon, including the event schedule, sponsors, registration details, shirts, awards, and maybe food trucks or other vendors to reward you after you’ve earned it. For now, be sure to mark your calendars:

Registration opens: May 4, 2026
Race day: July 11, 2026

Fast miles, good vibes, and minimal lactic acid. We’ll see you at Hatchet Field this summer!

Races Offered

400M Kids Race

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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Type — Running

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17:30

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$15.00

800M Kids Race

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 800m

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Type — Running

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17:40

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$20.00

Middle School Mile

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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17:50

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$25.00

Community Mile

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:40

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$25.00

Masters Mile

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:05

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$30.00

Freshman Mile

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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19:30

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$25.00

High School Open Mile

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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19:55

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$25.00

Mixed 1600M Relay (4x400M) - Community

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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20:50

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$60.00

Mixed 1600M Relay (4x400M) - Corporate Challenge

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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21:00

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$0.00

High School Mile - Championship

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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21:15

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$30.00

Elite Mile

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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21:40

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Tomahawk.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.5° / 25.4°

wb_sunny 15.2° / 25.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.6 /

water_drop 75.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.5° / 25.4°

wb_sunny 15.2° / 25.3°

air 9.6 km/h

water_drop 75.1%

About Tomahawk

Tomahawk is a city in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,441 at the 2020 census. The city is located to the northeast of the Town of Tomahawk and is not contiguous with it.