Event Description
The Mills Miles is a one-time event to stand in for TrailsROC Last Runner Standing. The basic format of the race will be the same. Each 1-mile loop will be a mass start with a pre-determined time cutoff. If you miss the time cutoff, you are out. There will be 25 laps with a time cutoff and the 26th lap will be an all-out race.
The race format is highly accessible for racers of all abilities and a great opportunity to test your limits. Everyone is welcome, including free entry for participants under 18 years old.
Registration
Registration costs $30.00 (plus $2.80 in RunSignup fees) $15.00 (plus $1.90 in RunSignup fees).
Participants under 18 years old are FREE.
Automatic discounts applied for members of:
- Medved Endurance Project (MEP)
- Rochester Area Triathletes (RATs)
- Genesee Valley Harriers (GVH)
- Rochester Running Company (RRC) Ambassadors
We will provide withdrawal refunds at any time before Friday, May 23rd at 11:59PM ET. Refunds will only be for the race entrance fee and will not include the RunSignup administration fee. We will provide registration deferrals at any time before Friday, May 30th at 11:59PM ET. Deferrals will only be valid for entry to FarFetched events within the next year.
Race Schedule
08:00AM - Check-in and same day registration opens
08:50AM - Check-in and same day registration closes
09:00AM - Race start
01:00PM - Post-race BBQ starts
NEW! - "show up when you can" option. If you can't make it for the 9:00AM start, then just arrive when you're able, check-in, and jump in when the next lap starts. We'll still count the laps you complete towards your final ranking.
| Lap | Lap Time | Start Time | Cutoff Time |
| 1 | 20:00 | 9:00:00 AM | 9:20:00 AM |
| 2 | 19:00 | 9:20:00 AM | 9:39:00 AM |
| 3 | 18:00 | 9:39:00 AM | 9:57:00 AM |
| 4 | 17:00 | 9:57:00 AM | 10:14:00 AM |
| 5 | 16:00 | 10:14:00 AM | 10:30:00 AM |
| 6 | 15:00 | 10:30:00 AM | 10:45:00 AM |
| 7 | 14:00 | 10:45:00 AM | 10:59:00 AM |
| 8 | 13:00 | 10:59:00 AM | 11:12:00 AM |
| 9 | 12:00 | 11:12:00 AM | 11:24:00 AM |
| 10 | 11:00 | 11:24:00 AM | 11:35:00 AM |
| 11 | 10:00 | 11:35:00 AM | 11:45:00 AM |
| 12 | 9:00 | 11:45:00 AM | 11:54:00 AM |
| 13 | 9:00 | 11:54:00 AM | 12:03:00 PM |
| 14 | 9:00 | 12:03:00 PM | 12:12:00 PM |
| 15 | 9:00 | 12:12:00 PM | 12:21:00 PM |
| 16 | 9:00 | 12:21:00 PM | 12:30:00 PM |
| 17 | 8:30 | 12:30:00 PM | 12:38:30 PM |
| 18 | 8:00 | 12:38:30 PM | 12:46:30 PM |
| 19 | 8:00 | 12:46:30 PM | 12:54:30 PM |
| 20 | 8:00 | 12:54:30 PM | 1:02:30 PM |
| 21 | 8:00 | 1:02:30 PM | 1:10:30 PM |
| 22 | 8:00 | 1:10:30 PM | 1:18:30 PM |
| 23 | 7:30 | 1:18:30 PM | 1:26:00 PM |
| 24 | 7:30 | 1:26:00 PM | 1:33:30 PM |
| 25 | 7:00 | 1:33:30 PM | 1:40:30 PM |
| 26 | none | 1:40:30 PM | none |
The race director reserves the right to make adjustments to the cutoff schedule if it will make the race more interesting.
Race Location
Race HQ is at Powder Horn Lodge in Powder Mills Park. Parking will be available in the area surrounding the lodge. Restrooms are available in the lodge.
Course
The course is a one mile trail loop through Powder Mills Park. The first tenth of a mile runs across the open field towards the creek. At that point there is a bottleneck as the course turns onto a narrow stretch of single track and a little kicker of a hill. After that the trail widens and rolls through the park. The last quarter mile is a gentle downhill on wide trails that should add some pep to your finish.
Transition Area
The start and finish lines are right next to Powder Horn Lodge, separated by a a space that we will use as a transition area. Weather permitting, we will use this transition area for an aid station stocked with:
- Water
- Skratch Labs Hydration (lemon-lime and orange)
- Gu Energy gels (vanilla bean, chocolate outrage, tri-berry, strawberry-banana, salted caramel, and raspberry lemonade)
- Fruit (bananas, oranges, and apples)
- Candy
- And more!
Athletes can also use this area to store their own hydration, fuel, and additional gear. If conditions are damp, we will move the transition area into the lodge.
Post-Race Activities
After you get unceremoniously booted from the race, come hang out at Powder Horn Lodge and cheer on the surviving runners. Post-race awesomeness will include:
- Past-race BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and fruit.
- Beer from Strangebird along with a wide selection of non-alcoholic options like soda, chocolate milk, and Athletic brew.
- Awards for the top overall male and female.
- Random giveaway of gift cards, race entries, and merch.
This is FarFetched
FarFetched Enterprises started back in 2023 as an elaborate scheme to amuse ourselves. Since then we've somehow been able to convince literally dozens of people to join us on our mission. Sound interesting? Here are some of the other things we have coming up:
- 06/21/2025: FarFetched Invitational
- 06/28/2025: Trail Running Film Festival - Naples
- Thursdays in August: Innovative Edge Cross County (directing for Genesee Valley Harriers)
- 09/13/2025: Ontario Summit Trail Races
- 10/11/2025: CanLake Ultras (partnered with Wolfpack Multisport)
- 01/03/2026: Frozen Assets Endurance Run
- 01/17/2026: Mrs. McCormick's Ice House
- 01/31/2026: Devil's Shadow Winter Trail Races (partnered with Goose Adventure Racing)
- February 2026: Go Forth! (partnered with Doody Runs)
