New This Year!

Get ready for a fun and exciting race just for kids!

Spike’s Sprint offers age-based sprints for kids 10U, 8U, and 6U, with distances tailored to each group.

All participants will receive a bib, a finisher’s giveaway, and the chance to race down the iconic World Record Way.

Plus, after crossing the finish line, they’ll have a front-row seat to cheer on their favorite mascot in the thrilling Mascot Madness race. It’s a perfect way to kick off the Grand Blue Mile festivities for the whole family!

And the fun doesn’t stop there—with a separate registration, kids can also take on the Youth Grand Blue Mile later in the evening and run alongside family and friends! Be sure to register your child for both races so they can experience the full night of fun.

Race Details

Event Time:

6:00 PM

Location:

We ask that participants start corralling at 5:45 PM at the tent located just east of Western Gateway Park, in the northeast corner of the grass area (see map below). At that time, we will begin walking the groups to their respective start lines to be ready for the race at 6:00 PM.

Distances by Age Group:

• 6 & Under: Approximately 100 meters

• 8 & Under: Approximately 200 meters

• 10 & Under: Approximately 300 meters

Start Lines:

Our staff will be there to help walk each age group to their designated start line, and they will be holding signs to help your child know which group to join. Staff will also be wearing bright blue Grand Blue Mile shirts to help identify them easily.

Bib Tear-off for Parent/Guardian Pick-Up:

For the safety of all participants, each child’s race bib will have a tear-off strip labeled “Parent/Guardian” with their bib number on it. This strip will act as your claim ticket to reunite with your child at the finish line.

→ Parents/Guardians: Please tear off and hold on to this “Parent/Guardian” strip from your child’s bib before the race begins.

→ Children: Will wear the main bib with the matching bib number.

After your child crosses the finish line near 13th St. and Grand Ave., they will wait in the designated pick-up area. In order to leave the area with your child, you will need to present the matching “Parent/Guardian” strip to our event staff.

This process helps us ensure a safe and smooth reunion for all participants and their families!

Finish Line:

The finish line is located near 13th St. and Grand Ave., in front of Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield.