Simon Greiner Mile Night
When is Simon Greiner Mile Night?
Simon Greiner Mile Night takes place on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Oklahoma City, OK.
What distances does Simon Greiner Mile Night offer?
Simon Greiner Mile Night offers 6 events: Arnold & Smith Law High Performance Mile, Simon Greiner Elite Mile, OK Runner High School Mile, Middle School Mile, Matrix Fit Lab Open Mile, be bold. Elementary School 800m (Half Mile).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold & Smith Law High Performance Mile | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| Simon Greiner Elite Mile | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| OK Runner High School Mile | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| Middle School Mile | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| Matrix Fit Lab Open Mile | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| be bold. Elementary School 800m (Half Mile) | 800.0 mi | $5.00 | Register |
How much does Simon Greiner Mile Night cost?
Registration for Simon Greiner Mile Night starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Simon Greiner Mile Night held?
Simon Greiner Mile Night is held in Oklahoma City, OK at Taft Stadium.
About Simon Greiner Mile Night
Be a part of history in a twilight track meet starring the best high school, collegiate, and elite runners in Oklahoma and beyond! Like last year's race, we'll hold races for all ages and abilities, with the night culminating in star-studded high school and elite fields attempting to break state records and legendary barriers. As always, we'll have plenty of heats, dozens of pacers, and the perfect environment to crush your personal best. The race will be free to spectators, and we'll have vendors and music to enjoy between and during the night's races!
Mile Night registrations and donations help support the Simon Greiner Program, which helps OKC public school students succeed in life and reach their full potential by creating new and expanded opportunities to participate and excel in cross country and track & field. Click here to learn more about the history and mission of the Simon Greiner Program.
Order of events:
- be bold. Running Elementary 800m - Two laps (half a mile) around the track for the little ones, with medals for all finishers courtesy of be bold. Running!
- Middle School Mile
- Matrix Fit Lab Open Mile - Running veterans and novices alike take a turn to test their four-lap speed and hash out friendly rivalries
- High School Mile - Join the hundreds of high schoolers who have set PRs at Mile Night
- Arnold & Smith Law High Performance Mile
- Simon Greiner Elite Mile* - The fastest one-mile race ever to be run on Oklahoma soil, with over $11,000 on the line!
BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR - We will reserve one slot in the men's and women's elite fields so the fastest Oklahoma high schooler can compete alongside the best of the best! Last year's high school elites were Dominic Matthias (Moore, 4:12.35, fastest US freshman mile in 2025) and Bella Nelson (Owasso class of 2025, 4:39.67, unofficial high school state record).
We ask that all high schoolers still register only for the high school races. We will have target times for each heat based on the seeded entries, and pacers for as many heats as possible. After registration closes, the top high school boys' and girls' seed time from Oklahoma will be notified and moved to the elite field.
*The Elite standards are 4:10 for men and 4:50 for women. Runners who do not meet the standards should register for the High Performance or Open races. If there is still room in the elite fields after registration closes, we will reach out to the top seeds in the High Performance field about bumping you to the elite heat.
Records
MILE NIGHT MEET RECORDS
3:58.09 - Sair Salgado, 2025
4:36.24 - Logan Jolly, 2025
Middle School
4:52.60 - Logan Sanders, 2023
5:28.24 - Zyah Thrash, 2024
*only includes runners who competed in the Middle School division
High School*
4:07.92 - Angel Sanchez, 2024
5:01.11 - Charli Keely, 2025
*only includes runners who competed in the High School division
Open
4:21.92 - Mackenzie Wahpepah-Harris, 2024
5:13.37 - Charis Whittington, 2025
High Performance
New division this year - come be our meet record holder!
Prizes and Awards
All Divisions
Awards handcrafted by McKinley Design Studio for winners of ALL heats, plus overall winners' trophies for each division!
Elite Mile
- 1st place - $1000
- 2nd place - $500
- 3rd place - $250
- $4000 bonus for meet record (3:58.09 / 4:36.24)
Open Mile
- 1st place overall - $100
- 2nd place overall - $50
- 3rd place overall - $25
Overall placing in the open division will be determined by compiled results. Awards will be given to male, female, and (if applicable) non-binary finishers.
Rules and Track Etiquette
We want Mile Night to be an all-around good time, but there are a few rules we have to cover.
- No masks, costumes, or capes - you won't be allowed on the start line with one! This is a race, not a costume contest (but maybe next year).
- NO SPECTATORS on the track or infield until we invite the crowds down for the elite mile. Infield access is for athletes only. After your race, please collect your things and return to the stands.
- If you must cross the track, ONLY DO SO AT DESIGNATED CROSSINGS. And please, check the track before crossing.
- Remember track etiquette - whether you're at the start of the race or making a move to pass, move into the inside lane only when you have space to do so. Impeding another athlete's race may result in your disqualification. We're all at Mile Night to run fast, so be competitive, but don't get physical.
- There are ABSOLUTELY NO RACE DAY HEAT CHANGES.
- Pay attention to the announcer - if you miss your race, we can not move you to another heat.
- Run fast, cheer loud, and give it your all!
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