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The Mile Ultimatum - Fall

📅 September 12, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Canton · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 13, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

1 mi

About

The Mile Ultimatum - Fall is held in Canton, Ohio, on September 13, 2026. The event is a single road race: the Downhill Mile - Fall, one mile long, starting at 7:00 p.m. According to the website, it is organized by Canton Runs. As the name says, the course points downhill, which makes it a chance to run a mile faster than you normally could.

A downhill mile is a different beast from a track mile. Speed comes easily, but your legs take a pounding from the descent, so practice a few short downhill strides on a gentle slope in the weeks beforehand to get your turnover and braking under control. This format suits runners chasing a personal best over the mile, high schoolers and masters looking for a fast time, and anyone who wants a short, fun evening race. Six weeks of strides and a weekly interval session are all you need, plus a proper warm-up before the 7:00 p.m. start.

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