The Concept

Fremont was once known as the "White Light City". We're helping to bring that back, celebrating that history with what else? A scenic view of beautiful downtown Fremont and a blazing fast road mile! To do this race justice, we're starting in the evening, around dusk, when the white lights in the vintage street lamps and those strung across the downtown buildings will be shining bright, giving you a chance to run your best mile under the lights. 

 

The Course

The White Light Mile will be run on a pancake flat, USATF-certified course. This two-loop, chip-timed race will take you past buildings adorned with white lights. We've designed this course to not only be lightning quick, but to also be spectator-friendly, with on-course cheer stations and entertainment to keep the energy high!

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The Details

The event will kick off with the kids' race at 6pm. At approximately 6:10 p.m., we'll have multiple waves of runners taking off every 8-12 minutes. Each wave will be capped at a certain size to create an intimate feel, yet maximize participation. Plus, with runners either waiting for or just having finished their heat, everyone will be able to encourage their fellow runners as they run until they’re lactic!

 

*Each runner will be notified of their heat time 1 week prior to the event and heat assignments will be at the sole discretion of run nebraska.

 

Run as a Team!

Have some friends that also love to run? Then you're in luck! We're bringing back the team competition, where we'll recognize the top team with some hardware. To qualify, you must set up a team during registration and have a minimum of 5 team members. We'll take the fastest 5 times on your team to determine the winner in each category.

 

So grab some friends, get 'em to sign up and pick a clever, silly or sophomoric name to win bragging rights as the White Light Mile team champion!

 

What You Get

Each participant will receive a swag bag full of goodies that all runners love, and a ticket for free post-race food. We'll also have some of our very best physical therapy friends there afterward to help you stretch out and relax. And, throughout the evening, there will be entertainment along the course and back at Milady Coffeehouse.

 

All runners will be eligible for awards, and we'll recognize the top overall male and female finisher with a custom-medal and a sweet winner's prize pack. Plus, the top male and female finisher in each age group will also take home hardware. Awards will be announced at approximately 7:45 p.m., so stick around.

 

Award Categories

The top 3 overall male and female finishers and the top male and female in each the following age groups will be recognized for their valiant efforts:

 

14 & under

14-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60+

 

*Overall winners will not be eligible for age group awards.

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Packet Pick-up

We will offer two packet pick-up options. 

The first will be the evening before, beginning at 6 p.m. at Milady Coffeehouse located at 105 E 6th St. in Fremont. Those that attend this packet pick-up will be entered into a prize drawing with some great running-related prizes!

Option two is on the day of the race at Milady Coffeehouse beginning at 5 p.m. Race day packet pick-up will close at 6 p.m.

This race is near and dear to our hearts, and we'd love nothing more than to have you out there running and partying with us! So recruit your friends, spread the word and sign up today for the fastest and most-bestest road mile around!

 

*All registrations are final and there will be no refunds. The race will be held rain or shine unless it is determined by run nebraska that it is either unsafe or logistically impractical for the race to go on.