Speed City Mile
Saturday, May 31st, 2025 @ 9:00am
John Carlos. Tommie Smith. Lee Evans. Bud Winters. San Jose was fast in the 1960s. It was revolutionary. And if you pull back the sporting lens, the same applies to Silicon Valley.
Our Speed City Mile pays homage to this legacy and we look forward to building upon it!
In 2025 we are offering two (2) 1-Mile races beginning & finishing on Santana Row:
Speed City Open Mile (9AM) – Available to the first 120 who register.
Speed City High School Invitational Mile (9:50AM) – Available to 20 Boys & 20 Girls by invite only in descending order on the CSS 2025 list. Questions? Please email [email protected]
All finishers get a unique Speed City Mile pin & official San Jose Half & 8K shirt
Course Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m already registered for the Half Marathon & 8K. Can I also do this as a bonus distance?
Absolutely!
This is my only event. How do I get my pin & shirt?
All finishers will get a unique Speed City Mile pin upon finishing! You can pick up your shirt when you get your bib. If you’re signed up for multiple events, you’ll only get 1 shirt.
Can I transfer from the Half or 8K into the Mile?
Currently, no transfers are allowed.
’25 San Jose Half & 8K Collection
All participants will receive a Finisher’s Medal and short-sleeve tech tee.
This year’s unique artwork is designed by local artist Lancing Love Chen in collaboration with San Jose based Arts Non-Profit Local Color
A couple of resources on Speed City…
- Legacy of Speed – Malcolm Gladwell (podcast series)
- Reflecting on the Legacy of Speed City – Tracksmith
