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2024 Mini-Apple Night of Miles

Meet Details

Registration

Online registration is available here.

Registration Fees:
- Mini-Apple Mini-Miles: Free!
- All-Comers Mile Heats:
  - Adults: $15
  - Kids (18 & under): $10
- High School Invitational: Registration free, by invitation only (details below)
- Professional Invitational: Registration free, by invitation only (details below)

Online registration will close once heats are filled or on Sunday, June 9 at 6pm (whichever comes later) so that heats can be assigned. Day of registration will open on-site 5pm.

Once you have your packet, please pin on your bib. This will serve as your ticket and will allow you to enter and exit the stadium as long as your bib is visible and pinned to your outer layer.

Packet Pick-up

Packet Pick-up will open at 4:30pm and will be run out of a tent just outside of the main entrance on the southwest side of the stadium. Once you have your packet, please pin on your bib. This will serve as your ticket and will allow you to enter and exit the stadium as long as your bib is visible and pinned to your outer layer. You should pick up your packet at least 45 minutes in advance of your heat’s scheduled start time.

Parking

There is very limited parking available in the north on-site at Washburn High School parking lot accessible off 49th St. There is also plentiful street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Please follow all parking signage and restrictions and be respectful of the surrounding neighborhood.

Spectator Tickets/Gates

Spectator tickets are available to be purchased in advance here.

Adult Ticket (19 & up): $10 suggested donation to Minnesota Distance Elite

Youth Ticket (Age 13-18): $5 suggested donation to Minnesota Distance Elite

Kid Ticket (Age 12 & under): Free

All ticket holders with pre-purchased tickets should proceed to the gate on the southwest side of the stadium, where they will be asked to show their confirmation email or digital ticket on their phone at the entrance gate. Those who need to purchase tickets day-of should proceed straight to the gate and be ready to scan a QR code on their phone to make the $10 suggested donation ($5 for ages 13-18, 12 and under free), or to pay cash.

Meet Summary

Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024

Location: Washburn High School Track (201 W 49th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419)

Schedule (subject to change):

Gates/Packet Pick-up Opens: 5pm
Mini-Apple Mini-Miles brought to you for free by Tri Fitness Coaching and Rocket Racing (12 & under, untimed 50- or 100-yard dash): 6-6:30pm
All-Comers Miles brought to you by TC Running Company: 6:45-8pm
- Seeded by estimated finish time given during registration
- To be run slow to fast (slow early, fast late)
High School Miles:
- Open Girls’ High School Mile Heat: 8:07pm
- Open Boys’ High School Mile: 8:20pm
- Boys’ High School Invitational Mile: 8:30pm
- Girls’ High School Invitational Mile: 8:40pm
Professional Invitational Miles:
- Womens’s Invitational Mile: 8:50pm
- Men’s Invitational Mile: 9:00pm

Cost:

Registration:
- Mini-Apple Mini-Miles: Free!
- All-Comers Heats:
  - Adults: $15
  - Kids (18 & under): $10
- High School Heats (Non-Invitational): $10
- High School Invitational: Registration free, by invitation only (details below)
- Professional Invitational: Registration free, by invitation only (details below)
Ticket Sales:
- Adults: $10 suggested donation to MDE
- Youths (Age 13-18): $5 suggested donation to MDE
- Kids (Age 12 & Under): Free

Registration & Ticket Sales: Here

Site Map: Here

Heatsheets: Here

All-Comers Miles

Brought to you by Twin Cities Running Company

Schedule: Full Heat Schedule here

Start Time: 6:45pm (slower heats)
Expected End Time: 8:00pm (faster heats)
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before your heat’s start time to pick up your packet
Online registration will close on Sunday, June 9 at 6pm so that heats can be assigned. Day of registration will open at 5pm.

Full All-Comers Miles brought to you by TC Running Company Heat Schedule (all times tentative and subject to change)

Heat 1: 6:45pm

Heat 2: 7:05pm

Heat 3: 7:17pm

Heat 4: 7:30pm

Heat 5: 7:42pm

Heat 6: 7:55pm

Logistics

Once you have picked up your packet, listen for announcements to hear when your heat is called to check-in (see site map for check-in location). Slower heats will be run closer to 6:45pm and faster heats will be run closer to 7:55pm. You will receive an email with your heat assignment and its estimated start time on Tuesday, 6/11 by 12pm.

Registration

Registration for the All-Comers Miles is available online here. The All-Comers Miles are open to athletes of all ages, but high schoolers who would like to only race other high schoolers are encouraged to register for the Open High School Heat. Please register in advance to save time on race day.

Adults: $15

Kids (18 & under): $10

Online registration will close once the Community Mile heats are sold out or on Sunday, June 9 at 6pm (whichever comes first) so that heats can be assigned. Day of registration will open at 5pm.

A ticket (with a $10 suggested donation to Minnesota Distance Elite) will be required for any unregistered spectators looking to watch the All-Comers Miles. All-Comers Mile registrants and spectators are encouraged to arrive early and stay late to spectate and cheer for the Mini-Apple Mini-Miles, other All-Comers Mile heats, and the High School and Professional Invitational heats!

Results & Awards

Awards from the Rudy Project for the All-Comers Miles brought to you by TC Running Company will be available at the TCRC tent in the vendor village for the top-3 Men’s, Non-Binary, and Women’s finishers from the combined results of all All-Comers heats once results are finalized. Listen over the PA system for the announcement of the award-winners. Results from Wayzata Timing will be displayed on the results board on-site and online here.

High School Miles

Brought to you by Nike Running

Schedule: Full Heat Schedule here

Open Girls’ High School Mile Heat: 8:07pm
Open Boys’ High School Mile Heat: 8:20pm
Boys’ High School Invitational Mile: 8:30pm
Girls’ High School Invitational Mile: 8:40pm

Logistics

Once you have picked up your packet, listen for announcements to hear when your heat is called to check-in (see site map for check-in location).

After completing their race, winners of the Boys’ & Girls’ High School Invitational Miles will be asked to remain available for an awards ceremony to be held at approximately 9:10pm.

Open High School Miles Registration

Registration for the Open High School heats and All-Comers Miles is available online here. The All-Comers Miles are open to athletes of all ages, but high schoolers who would like to only race other high schoolers are encouraged to register for the Open High School heats. Please register in advance to save time on race day.

Kids (18 & under): $10

Online registration will close once the Open High School heats and All-Comers Section are both sold out or on Sunday, June 9 at 6pm (whichever comes first) so that heats can be assigned. Day of registration is TBD pending availability, but will open at 4:30pm if available.

A ticket (with a $10 suggested donation to Minnesota Distance Elite) will be required for any unregistered spectators (including competitors’ parents or guardians) looking to watch the Open High School heats or All-Comers Section. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early and stay late to spectate and cheer for the Mini-Apple Mini-Miles, other All-Comers Mile heats, other High School heats, and the High School and Professional Invitational heats!

Invitational Heat Application & Registration

Please complete this form if you are a high school Track & Field athlete competing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota who is interested in competing in the High School Invitational at the Mini-Apple Night of Miles. To be considered, athletes should have run faster than 4:20 (boys)/5:05 (girls). The High School Invite Captain reserves the right to consider athletes who have not met the standard if they have exceptional performances at other distances or in cross country.

If accepted into the Invitational heat, the High School Invite Captain will send you High School Invitational registration instructions and a code for a comped entry. Athletes wait-listed for the Invitational heat are encouraged to register for an Open High School or All-Comers heat if they want to assure the opportunity to race. This will not prevent them from being bumped up into the Invitational Heat at a later date at the High School Invite Captain's discretion.

A ticket (with a $10 suggested donation to Minnesota Distance Elite) will be required for any unregistered spectators (including competitors’ parents or guardians) looking to watch the High School Invitational or Seeded heats. All High School Invitational and Open heat registrants and spectators are encouraged to arrive early and stay late to spectate and cheer for the Mini-Apple Mini-Miles, the All-Comers Section, other High School heats, and the Professional Invitational heats!

Results & Awards

The winners of the High School Invitational Miles will earn renown as the best high school milers in the Upper Midwest!

There are no awards for any other High School heats, but all Invitational and Open High School heat registrants will receive a cinch sack and water bottle from Nike Running.

Results from Wayzata Timing will be displayed on the results board on-site and online here.

Professional Invitational Miles

Schedule: Full Heat Schedule here

Women’s Professional Invitational Mile Athlete Introductions: 8:50pm
Women’s Professional Invitational Mile Start Time: 8:53pm
Men’s Professional Invitational Mile Athlete Introductions: 9:00pm
Men’s Professional Invitational Mile Start Time: 9:03pm
Awards Ceremony (Men’s & Women’s Champion): 9:15pm
Please arrive at least 60 minutes before your heat’s start time to pick up your packet

Logistics

Once you have picked up your packet, listen for announcements to hear when the Professional Invitational Mile is called to check-in (see site map for check-in location).

After completing their race, winners will be asked to remain available for an awards ceremony to be held at approximately 9:15pm.

Application & Registration

To be considered for the Professional Invitational Miles, athletes should have run faster than 4:05 (mile)/3:46 (1500m) for men and 4:50 (mile)/4:24 (1500m) for women since December 1, 2022. The Elite Athlete Recruiting & Hospitality Chair reserves the right to consider athletes who have not met that standard if they have exceptional performances at other distances or outside of that timeframe.

If you are interested in competing in the Professional Invitational section of the Mini-Apple Night of Miles, please contact Minnesota Distance Elite Head Coach Coach, Chris Lundstrom at coachlundo@gmail.com; please include a link to your TFRRS/World Athletics profile, as well as any other relevant information. In certain limited cases, limited travel stipend and homestay accommodations may be available for high-level out-of-area athletes.

If accepted, the Elite Athlete Recruiting & Hospitality Chair will send you Professional Invitational Miles registration instructions and a code for a comped entry.

Results & Awards

Prize Purse:

1st-place (Men’s & Women’s): $500

2nd-place (Men’s & Women’s): $300

3rd-place (Men’s & Women’s): $200

Results from Wayzata Timing will be displayed on the results board on-site and online here.

The Mini-Apple Night of Miles is USATF sanctioned. However, as it falls after the qualifying window closes, times may not be used to qualify for the 2024 USATF National Outdoor Championships, and as the track doesn’t have a curb, it will not appear on the World Athletics Calendar.

Mini-Apple Mini-Miles

Brought to you FOR FREE by Tri Fitness Coaching and Rocket Racing

Schedule: Full Heat Schedule here

Start Time: 6pm
Expected End Time: 6:30pm
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the Mini-Apple Mini Miles start time to pick up your packet
Online registration will close once the Mini-Apple Mini-Miles are sold out or on Sunday, June 9 at 6pm (whichever comes first). Online pre-registration will reopen at 9:00am on meet day (register to avoid lines and hassles), and packet pick-up and on-site registration will open at 5:00pm.

Logistics

Once you have picked up your Mini-Apple’s packet, please congregate in the designated area on the football field inside the track (see site map). Listen for announcements to hear when your child’s age group is called to the line; children will be called to the line by age group. 50-yard dash participants (suggested age: 8 & under) will be called to the line first, beginning with the youngest age groups; 100-yard dash participants (suggested age: 9-12) will be called to the line next, also beginning with the youngest.

Registration

Although it is a free event, registration for the Mini-Apple Mini-Miles is required and is available online here. Please register in advance to save time on race day.

While there is no registration fee for the Mini-Apple Mini-Miles, a ticket (with a $10 suggested donation to Minnesota Distance Elite) will be required for any adults accompanying their child who are not registered to race in any of the heats. All Mini-Apple Mini-Mile participants and their parents are encouraged to stay, spectate, and cheer for the All-Comers Section, High School Section, and Professional Invitational heats!

Results & Awards

The Mini-Apple Mini-Miles is a free event for children 12 & under held in the spirit of fun and lifelong fitness. It is untimed and there are no awards. We hope this year’s Mini-Apple Mini-Milers enjoy running’s lifelong benefits and become future High School Invitational, Elite Invitational, and Community Mile competitors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is putting on this meet?

Minnesota Distance Elite is putting on the meet in furtherance of its mission. Minnesota Distance Elite is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides opportunities for talented distance runners to train in an environment that prepares them to compete with the best in the world while serving as a focal point for distance running in Minnesota. Your support of MDE through registering, buying a ticket, or donating is greatly appreciated.

Meet Steering Committee: Eli Asch (Meet Steering Committee Chair), Curt Boehm (Event Operations Chair), Cody Mikl (Professional Athletes Recruiting & Hospitality Chair), Finn McCormick (Marketing Chair), and Julie McDaniel (Sponsorship Chair).

Wayzata Results is providing timing and results and Scott Stallman is serving as Competition Manager.

Who benefits from this meet?

Minnesota Distance Elite is the primary beneficiary of the meet. This in addition to providing a competition opportunity for its local professional athletes and the community in furtherance of its mission. You can support Minnesota Distance Elite by making a donation here.

What do I get for registering?

A bib, four safety pins, and a no-frills, professionally-managed and timed meet (the Mini-Apple Miles are untimed). A registration also gets you the chance to watch a great night of racing including the Mini-Apple Mini-Miles, the All-Comers Miles, the High School Miles, and Professional Invitational Miles.

All registrants and ticket-buyers who make the $10 suggested donation to Minnesota Distance Elite will also experience the satisfaction of supporting an organization that makes Minnesotan Olympians.

Are there awards for top finishers?

All-Comers Miles brought to you by TC Running Company

Awards from the Rudy Project will be available for the top-3 men’s, women’s, and non-binary finishers from the combined results of all All-Comers heats once results are finalized.

High School Miles brought to you by TC Running Company

The winners of the High School Invitational Miles will earn renown as the best high school milers in the Upper Midwest! There are no awards for any other High School heats, but all Invitational and Open High School heat registrants will receive a cinch sack and water bottle from Nike Running.

Professional Invitational Miles

1st-place (Men’s & Women’s): $500

2nd-place (Men’s & Women’s): $300

3rd-place (Men’s & Women’s): $200

Mini-Apple Mini-Miles brought to you FOR FREE by Tri Fitness Coaching and Rocket Racing

The Mini-Apple Mile is a free event for children 12 & under held in the spirit of fun and lifelong fitness. It is untimed and there are no awards. We hope this year’s Mini-Apple Mini-Milers enjoy running’s lifelong benefits and become future High School Invitational, Elite Invitational, and All-Comers Community Mile competitors!

Are there concessions on-site?

Yes, the Washburn XC Program will be selling concessions out of the concession stand (see site map) as a fundraiser for its program. Items like pizza, chips, hot dogs, candy, water, and soda will be available for purchase. Concession sales are a fundraiser for the Washburn Cross Country program.

Are there bathrooms available on-site?

Yes, there are bathrooms available for both participants and spectators. The portable toilets at the south end of the track are for registered racers only, and public restrooms are available in the concessions stand at the north end of the bleachers (see site map). There are no locker rooms or shower facilities available.

When will I find out what All-Comers Heat I’m in?

You will receive a pre-meet email on Tuesday, June 11 by no later than 12pm with your heat assignment and the anticipated heat start time, as well as any other final pre-meet reminders or instructions.

What if I have a question that isn’t answered here?

First, please double-check that it isn’t on the website! But if it isn’t, please contact us via email at miniapplemiles@gmail.com. Please allow up to 72 hours for a reply. Thank you for your patience.

All registrants will receive a pre-meet email on Tuesday, June 11 by no later than 12pm with any final pre-meet reminders or instructions.