Iola, Wisconsin · July 25th, 2026

Sundown
Mile

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1
Mile
07/25
Date
$5
Entry Fee
About The Race

The Sundown Mile is a fun and competitive cross-country running event. It is a one mile cross country race that takes place at the Iola Winter Sports Club under the lights at sundown.

There are 4 races, youth boys, youth girls, elite men, elite women. The two youth races are made up of the kids from Vater's Youth Cross Country Camp. All other individuals would run in the elite sections.

This race was originally called the "Vater Invite" now switched to "Sundown Mile" for its 3rd annual running of the event. Vater still organizes and runs the meet.

Date
July 25th, 2026
Event Start Time
7:00pm
Location
Iola Winter Sports Club
E398 County Rd MM, Iola, WI
Entry Fee
$5 — paid via Venmo
Awards
Champion of each race
Event History
2025
70 runners
View 2025 Gallery →
In Dedication To
Zach Slevin
Elite Men Champion
Chuck Vater — 4:40.3
Elite Women champion
Lily Foutes — 5:58.2
2024
53 runners
View 2024 Gallery →
In Dedication To
Katelyn Hoffman, Mike Trzebiatowski
Elite Men Champion
Chuck Vater — 4:45
Elite Women champion
Lily Foutes — 6:11
How It Works
Register

Fill out the registration form, send your Venmo payment, and you're in.

Show Up

Arrive, check out the course, check-in and grab your bib.

Race

Have fun! Awards after the final race.