The Mile & Kids Half
One Race Morning · Two Ways to Run
The Mile &
Kids Half
A one-mile race for all ages and a season-long 13.1-mile achievement for young runners—both finishing together at Smart Financial Centre.
A Finish for Every Generation
One mile. A big race-day moment.
The Mile welcomes runners of every age for a one-mile loop around Smart Financial Centre. Young athletes can turn that same finish into a Kids Half Marathon by completing 12.1 training miles before race day, then running their final mile with the crowd.
A Shared Finish Line
Small distance. Very big accomplishment.Choose Your Experience
Two events, one joyful final mile
Both options use the same one-mile race-day course around Smart Financial Centre. The difference is the journey each runner takes to get there.
The Mile
Run or walk one complete mile around Smart Financial Centre. Children register individually, parents may accompany them free, and adults running on their own register normally.
Kids Half
Log 12.1 miles before race day, then complete the final mile at the event for a full 13.1-mile achievement.
Earn the Moment
Kids Half finishers receive a unique finisher shirt, the regular Half Marathon medal, a race bib and a timing tag.
How the Kids Half works
The challenge builds healthy momentum before race day, then gives every young runner a real finish-line celebration.
Download the Training LogThis option is designed for children ages 6 through 13.
Use the official log sheet to keep track of progress before event weekend.
Young runners build their distance over time before race morning.
Join The Mile at 10:00 AM and complete the last 1.0 mile at Smart Financial Centre.
Finish the full Kids Half journey with a medal, unique finisher shirt, food and drinks.
Who Can Join
A race made for kids and families
Choose the one-mile race on its own or make it the final chapter of the Kids Half Marathon challenge.
Children, teens and adults are welcome. Parents accompanying registered children may run free.
Complete the official 12.1-mile training goal, then run the final mile on race morning.
Register each child who is racing. Adults who participate without a child must register themselves.
Registered participants receive a bib and timing tag for their race-day mile.
Race-Day Support
What is available on course
Start & Finish
Water and restrooms are available in the start and finish area. There are no aid stations on the one-mile course.
Food & Drink
All finishers can enjoy post-race food and drinks near the finish line.
Medical Support
Medical staff are stationed at the finish and rove the course throughout the morning.
The race loops behind Smart Financial Centre, keeping all parking lots open for an easier exit after the event.
Ready for a big finish?
Choose The Mile or help a young runner turn one race-day mile into a full 13.1-mile achievement.