Longest Night Mile

The Longest Night Mile is a one-mile track race held at Phoenix High School Track in Phoenix, Oregon, timed to coincide with the winter solstice. The format is straightforward: participants run a single mile on the track, with the event drawing its name from the year's shortest day. The race covers four laps, making it easy to follow and designed for a direct effort rather than complex navigation. Participants are organized into heats based on their expected pace, ranging from those aiming for under 5:45 per mile to runners targeting 9:00 per mile or slower. This arrangement allows competitive runners to pursue specific times while less experienced or more consistent runners can compete with others of a comparable speed.