2025 July Merrill's
The heat and humidity of a July Merrill's Mile is back! We are so thankful for the Chain of Command at the 5th Ranger Training Battalion to once again allow us onto Camp while they are in session with students this year. There will be a few extra steps that need to be completed prior to showing up the weekend of Merrill's to make the gate access smoother than last year. We'll be sharing very detailed instructions about this later this spring.
USA Track & Field certified course
MERRILL'S MILE is a USA Track & Field certified course. n 1 lap = 0.9951 miles. It is also professionally chipped timed.
Description
The course is a 12' wide 1-mile PAVED (asphalt) loop with approximately 10' of elevation gain per loop. Runners will switch directions every 6 hours.
There will be one fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line with plenty of typical race foods available all day and night (water, sports drink, pretzels, bananas, oranges, watermelon, PB&J, soft drinks). Other foods we've served at previous races: vegan tomato soup, grilled cheese, sweet potato/black bean burritos, potatoes, popsicles, smoothies, pancakes, and bacon...plenty to choose from! We'll also have ice available for you to help keep cool!
Start Times
Start times are as follows, and YES, you can start at any of these times, regardless of your actual registration start time. Just be sure to check in with timing beforehand.
Friday 9am: 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour
Friday 9pm: 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour
Saturday 9am: 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour
Saturday 9pm: 12 hour, 6 hour
Camping and Set Up
Camping will be permitted starting Thursday, July 10th AFTER 4pm. Please do not arrive prior to this time.
Showers will be open and available for use at the gymnasium above The Overhang. And speaking of The Overhang, they'll be open all weekend!
