Events
Place
2501 N May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK US 73107
Description
Be a part of history in a twilight track meet starring the best high school, collegiate, and elite runners in Oklahoma and beyond! Like last year's race, we'll hold races for all ages and abilities, with the night culminating in star-studded high school and elite fields attempting to break state records and legendary barriers. As always, we'll have plenty of heats, dozens of pacers, and the perfect environment to crush your personal best. The race will be free to spectators, and we'll have vendors and music to enjoy between and during the night's races!
Beginning in 2025 Mile Night registrations and donations help support the Simon Greiner Program, which helps OKC public school students succeed in life and reach their full potential by creating new and expanded opportunities to participate and excel in cross country and track & field. Click here to learn more about the history and mission of the Simon Greiner Program.
Order of events:
- Elementary 800m - Two laps (half a mile) around the track for the little ones
- Middle School Mile
- Scissortail Running Open Mile - Running veterans and novices alike take a turn to test their four-lap speed
- OK Runner High School Mile
- High School Rising Star Mile - Compete for glory and records in the fastest high school mile in the state
- Collegiate and Elite Mile*
- Simon Greiner Elite Mile* - You don't want to miss the same race that made history last year with Oklahoma's first sub-4 mile on an outdoor track!
* Athletes registering for asterisked events will do so through DirectAthletics, NOT RunSignUp
NEW THIS YEAR - Elite and Collegiate fields will register/compete together across multiple heats, and registration will be completed through DirectAthletics to allow results to be added to athletes' TFRRS profiles. We will also reserve one slot in the men's and women's elite fields so the fastest Oklahoma high schooler can compete alongside the best of the best!
We ask that all high schoolers still register only for the high school races. We will have target times for each heat based on the seeded entries, and pacers for as many heats as possible. After registration closes, the top high school boys' and girls' seed time from Oklahoma will be notified and moved to the elite field.
The Elite standards are 4:10 for men and 4:50 for women. All non-collegiate runners who do not meet the standards should register for the Open race. If there is still room in the elite fields after registration closes, we will reach out to the top seeds in the Open field about bumping you to the elite races.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Prizes and Awards
All Divisions
Awards handcrafted by McKinley Design Studio for winners of ALL heats, plus overall winners' trophies for each division!
Elite Mile
- Cash prize for top three finishers
- Performance bonus for meet records
Open Mile
- 1st place overall - $100
- 2nd place overall - $50
- 3rd place overall - $25
Overall placing in the open division will be determined by compiled results. Awards will be given to male, female, and (if applicable) non-binary finishers.
Rules and Track Etiquette
We want Mile Night to be a party, but there are a few rules we have to cover.
- No masks, costumes, or capes - you won't be allowed on the start line with one! This is a race, not a costume contest (but maybe next year).
- NO SPECTATORS on the infield until we invite the crowds down for the elite mile. Infield access is for athletes only. After your race, please collect your things and return to the stands.
- If you must cross the track, ONLY DO SO AT DESIGNATED CROSSINGS. And please, check the track before crossing.
- Remember track etiquette - whether you're at the start of the race or making a move to pass, move into the inside lane only when you have space to do so. Impeding another athlete's race may result in your disqualification. We're all at Mile Night to run fast, so be competitive, but don't get physical.
- There are ABSOLUTELY NO RACE DAY HEAT CHANGES.
- Pay attention to the announcer - if you miss your race, we can not move you to another heat.
- Run fast, cheer loud, and give it your all!
