Rising Eagles on the Run - 1 Mile Elementary Race 2026
- Date
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Columbia City, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $10
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarden, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 1, 20265:30 PM | $10 | – |
| 4th and 5th Grade Mile | 1 Mile | Oct 1, 20265:45 PM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $10 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Indiana, which costs $20 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the Kindergarden, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Mile starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1600 IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsKindergarden, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Mile
5th Grade Mile
4th Grade Mile
Aggregated from official results for Rising Eagles on the Run - 1 Mile Elementary Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rising Eagles on the Run - 1 Mile Elementary Race?
At the 2025 Kindergarden, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 7:14 or better, the top quarter in 7:41, and half the field in 8:51; the last tenth came in after 10:40.
At the 2025 5th Grade Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 6:46 or better, the top quarter in 6:59, and half the field in 7:31; the last tenth came in after 9:11.
At the 2025 4th Grade Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 6:46 or better, the top quarter in 6:58, and half the field in 7:52; the last tenth came in after 9:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 7:46 | 7:00 |
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 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 1 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1600 IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 1, 2026), 2025 (Oct 2, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Rising Eagles on the Run - 1 Mile Elementary Race?
- Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $10, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Indiana, which costs $20 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 46 runners finished the Kindergarden, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Mile; the median finish was 8:51 and the winner ran 6:21.
- Where does it start?
- 1600 IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725.
From the organizers
WCCS is proud to host a one-mile elementary race to expose young runners to the wonderful sport of Cross Country in a fun and competitive way. All grades (K-5) can compete, but there are only 2 divisions: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade boys and girls will start at 5:30 pm. 4th and 5th grade boys and girls will start at approximately 5:45 pm.
There will be individual awards based on overall results by grade and gender.