Events
M1LE Nation- Virtual 1-Mile Race
Team M1LE Nation- Virtual 1-Mile Race
Place
Description
M1LE Nation Challenge presented by Front Range Elite
Race Dates: March 29th - April 5th, 2026
This is a fun virtual challenge that will test your speed and competitive spirit! Join us from anywhere by submitting your timed mile between March 29th and April 5th and feel the connection of runners from all over.
In-Person options:
April 4th at the Fort Collins High School track. We will hit the track together (wave assignments coming soon) to walk, run, or race, with on-site support to help you upload your results. And yes, brunch is included!
*Note- Still bring something to record your mile time via Strava
What You Get:
Prizes: Race for a chance to win some amazing prizes from our partners! See awards section below.
Bragging Rights: Compete with runners nationwide and earn well-deserved bragging rights.
10-Week Training Program: Included in your race entry is a complimentary 10-week one-mile training program. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting, this program, emailed directly to you, will help you prepare for the challenge ahead.
Flexibility:
The virtual experience allows you to run your mile anywhere, anytime between March 29th and April 5th. Your local track, favorite trail, or your treadmill, the choice is yours!
How to Register:
Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Anywhere/M1LENationChallenge to sign up.
Receive your 10-week training program via email and get after it!
Virtual Race Instructions
Please read and make sure you follow all instructions for your 1-mile virtual race time to count!
To be listed in the official results and be eligible for prizes you must use Strava
Plan Your Route: Your course cannot have more than a 50ft net elevation drop. A loop or out and back course might be your best bet!
Record Your Run: Use Strava in race mode to record your mile (remember: plan your route ahead of time).
Did You Like Your Time?
- If so, then submit your results
- If not, DO NOT submit your results. Once you submit your results it is final, which means that if you plan to attempt the distance again, do not submit.
Submit Your Results: Once your run is completed, upload your results (time and Strava link).
Already submitted your results, but think you can do better? Just signup again! Repeat the steps above.
Awards
The 4 Top mile times Male and Female open category winners will choose their prize in order from 1st through 4th:
- One complimentary night's stay at The Elizabeth Hotel
- Free pair of Salomon road running shoes
- $50 gift card from Altitude Running
- $50 Runners Roost gift card
14 and under awards! The top mile times Girls and Boys open category winners will choose their prize in order from 1st through 3rd
- Morning Fresh Dairy Tour for you and your friends
- Free single scoop ice cream for you and a friend from Walrus Ice Cream
*prizes will be local pick-up or mailed if you are outside of Fort Collins, CO
Random Prize Drawings- Not the fastest? No problem! Everyone has the opportunity to win a prize. After all other awards are distributed, participants will be selected at random!
- $50 Scheels Gift Card x 2
- Prize pack from UCAN- 12 gels and bar box
- 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station $150 Value from OtterBox
- Case of beer + swag item from New Belgium Brewery
- Free race entry to Mountain Ave Mile, part of the Choice City Running Festival
- 3 month supply of Floradix iron and multivitamin
- Prize pack and $50 gift card from rabbit
Locals Only
Local's Only Awards! These awards are exclusively for locals! If you reside in this area, we will have random drawings (based on the number of awards available per area) and winners will be notified via email to claim their prizes. (More to come, stay tuned!)
California
Sacramento area, CA
Gold Country Run and Sport- complimentary running shoe of choice up to $160 in value
Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
2 month membership to Raintree Athletic Club
Greeley, CO
$50 Gift Card x 2 to Altitude Running Greeley
Longmont, CO
A pint of beer for you and a friend plus a custom Shoes & Brews water bottle.
Windsor, CO
Free race entry, 5k distance, for any of the miles.Beyond races in 2026
Kansas
Johnson County, KS
$20 Scooters Gift Card x 2
Manhattan, KS
$25 Gift Card to Manhattan Running Co
New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM
$25 Gift card x2 to The Running Hub plus a Running Hub logoed insulated, stainless steel water bottle for each
North Carolina
Raleigh-Morrisville, NC
$50 Fleet Feet Raleigh-Morrisville in-store gift card PLUS every 5th finisher to upload results will receive a Sprints Raleigh hat ($34 value)
Texas
Austin, TX
$25 Ready to Run Gift Card
Wisconsin
Madison, WI
$25 Gift Card to Movin' Shoes
About Front Range Elite
Front Range Elite is an elite women's racing team in Fort Collins, Colorado founded in 2020. We aim to foster a supportive space where athletes can develop their potential as they pursue a running career, practicing and endorsing clean sport. We will do this while promoting enthusiasm for the sport and engaging in the community we love.
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