It's Mile Night in Traverse City. The Kids Fun Run races along the parade route! The Cherry Mile returns to downtown Traverse City as the fastest milers take to the parade route in this high-speed race. 

The Cherry Kids Fun Run will be an "out-n-back" style race starting and ending at 13th & Oak.  Preregistration is highly suggested. Check-in and registration opens at 5pm and the race takes off at 6pm.  

Here is the rundown for the Mile events on Thursday, July 6, 2023

4:00  Racer check in (13th & Oak at Trinity Lutheran) 

4:30pm Open Women
4:45pm Open Men
5:00pm HS Top 16 Girls
5:15pm HS Top 16 Boys
5:30pm Elite Women
5:45pm Elite Men
6:00pm Kids Fun Run Takes Off
6:15pm Cherry Mile Award Ceremony 
6:30pm Parade Kicks off