Mindful Miles 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bowling Green, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $25 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 1 Mile | 1 Mile | May 1, 20278:00 AM | $20$25 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Youth 1 Mile | Kids | May 1, 20278:00 AM | $15$20 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10 Mile | May 1, 20278:30 AM | $40$45 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 1, 20278:30 AM | $30$35 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Adult 1 Mile: $20 until Dec 31, then $25 until Apr 20, then $30 until May 1.
- Youth 1 Mile: $15 until Dec 31, then $20 until Apr 20, then $25 until May 1.
- 10K: $40 until Dec 31, then $45 until Apr 20, then $50 until May 1.
- 5K: $30 until Dec 31, then $35 until Apr 20, then $40 until May 1.
Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10-mile race in Virginia, which costs $60 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:13 AM, and the Adult 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 170 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
117 Butler St., Bowling Green, VA 22427
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results5K
Adult 1 Mile
Youth 1 Mile
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Mindful Miles. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Mindful Miles?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:34 or better, the top quarter in 30:45, and half the field in 39:53; the last tenth came in after 1:01:14.
At the 2026 Adult 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 12:24 or better, the top quarter in 15:07, and half the field in 16:57; the last tenth came in after 20:12.
At the 2026 Youth 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 7:44 or better, the top quarter in 8:36, and half the field in 11:30; the last tenth came in after 16:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 38:00 | 22:54 |
| 20-29 | 26:50 | 26:49 |
| 30-39 | 35:29 | 27:30 |
| 40-49 | 35:51 | 28:40 |
| 50-59 | 39:50 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 45:34 | 32:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:45, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- 117 Butler St., Bowling Green, VA 22427Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 170 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10 Mile, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (May 2, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Mindful Miles?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10-mile race in Virginia, which costs $60 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10 Mile, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 143 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 39:53 and the winner ran 19:18.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:45, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 117 Butler St., Bowling Green, VA 22427.
From the organizers
Step Forward for Mental Health Awareness
Join us in May for Mindful Miles, a 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk dedicated to supporting Mental Health Awareness Month. This event is more than just a race — it’s a movement to bring our community together, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and remind one another that you are not alone.
Whether you run or walk, every step you take helps spark important conversations, foster understanding, and promote emotional well-being in Caroline County and our surrounding area. Together, we can create a safe, supportive space where people feel seen, heard, and encouraged to seek help when they need it most.