For the Auburn Mile (1-mile run), the start location is at the Auburn Running Company on 833 Lincoln Way (map). The finish is at the downtown square at the intersections of High Street and Cherry Street (map).

For the Auburn Mini-Mile Kids Fun Run, both the start and finish will be at the downtown square which is at the intersection of High Street and Cherry Street (map). 

Yes. To keep the event on schedule and allow the road to reopen for the parade, participants are asked to complete the mile within 22 minutes. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM which would give anyone on the course plenty of time to arrive at the finish area. However, anyone still on course after 22 minutes from the start may be directed by volunteers to finish outside the chute, and may not receive an official time or post-race refreshments.

Please also note that near the finish, slower participants, or late starters, may be asked to briefly yield to faster finishers to keep the chute clear — our volunteers will guide you through.

It depends. If there is space available the day of the race, we will accept race-day registrations. If not, we cannot accept race-day registrations.

Everyone registered by June 1, 2026 is guaranteed a shirt. After that date, we'll do our best but can't promise availability.

As for medals — the Auburn Mile is intentionally kept affordable as a community event, so we're keeping it simple this year. No medals in 2026, but it's something we'd love to add as the race grows. We're always looking for sponsors to help make things, like medals, possible while keeping registration costs low — if you would like to be a sponsor, reach out!

Public parking is available for free in and around the downtown Auburn and adjacent areas.

There will be water availabe at the finish of the Auburn Mile and Auburn Mini-Milers fun run. 

Water will not be available on the course.

Please bring your own water and hydration with you for before and during the event. Any personal belongings can be stored at gear check.

Yes, parta-potties will be available. The location is TBD.

Yes, someone else can pick up your packet. They will need a copy of your registration receipt either printed out or on a mobile device. 

Yes, there will be gear check available for the Auburn Mile only. Gear check will be in the same location as registration (if available) and packet pick up. That location is TBD. 

No. Strollers are not allowed for safety reasons.

Yes, absolutely. However, there is a time limit of 22 minutes before the course begins to close in preparation for the parade. You can still walk you just may not get the finishing experience. Please see the question, "Is there a time limit" to learn more about the nuances of participating as a walker.

Yes!

And, pardon the legal proclomation - but it's important: Be advised that if you intend to accompany a minor participant on the course during the Auburn Mini-Mile, you acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in a physical activity on the course, and that you assume all risks of your participation on your own behalf, including all risks described in Section 1 of the Release of Liability (found in registration). Please also know that as an unregistered accompanying participant, you are not covered as a participant under the event's liability insurance policy, and you assume full financial responsibility for any injury or loss you may sustain.