Ring in the New Year with an evening of celebration, racing and record-making at the Midnight Mile New Year's Eve Gala.
We've dreamed up a New Year's celebration unlike any other. Bring your dance shoes and cocktail attire to enjoy food, drink, and music on the infield of the Armory. Or bring your spikes and singlet to race a mile on the track. Ideally, bring both. The festive night of racing for all ages and abilities will hit its peak at the stroke of midnight when five-time Olympian Nick Willis kicks off 2022 with a world-record attempt to break 4:00 in the mile for the 20th consecutive year.
DOORS OPEN
7:00 p.m.
Dec. 31 2021
LOCATION
New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory
216 Fort Washington Ave.
New York, NY
TICKET, TABLE & RACING OPTIONS
You’re cordially invited to ring in the New Year with us at the Midnight Mile Gala. All proceeds from ticket and table sales will support the Tracksmith Foundation’s mission to create more opportunities and inspire broader participation in track and field. You can learn more about the foundation here. Our 501(c)(3) status is pending.
As a fundraiser for the foundation, guests can be trackside with general admission tickets or on the infield for a unique spectating experience with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
GENERAL ADMISSION
All general admission tickets and race registrations provide an up-close trackside spectating experience and access to the Beer Garden, full concessions, DJ and post-race party:
Adult Ticket ($50)
Under 18 Ticket ($25)
Children 12 and under are free
PURCHASE TICKETS
INFIELD GALA & TICKETS
To experience a one-of-a-kind racing extravaganza, fundraising experiences and individual tickets are available for purchase. Situated on the infield, guests will enjoy exclusive event access, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a full bar throughout the night, in addition to the benefits outlined below. Please email us if you have any questions or would like to arrange an alternate payment option.
$25,000
GOLD
Exclusive and dedicated seating area for 10 on the home stretch with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and champagne
Signed singlet and bib or track spikes from Nick Willis' Midnight Mile race
Ten Tracksmith singlets autographed by Nick Willis
Name(s) in the meet program
Steve Cram to join your table for 30 minutes
Nick Willis to join your table for 15 minutes
Post-race finish line photo with Steve Cram and Nick Willis
A day of skiing, golf or trail running with Nick Willis in 2022
$10,000
SILVER
Dedicated seating area for 10 trackside with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and champagne
Ten Tracksmith singlets autographed by Nick Willis
Name(s) in the meet program
Steve Cram to join your table for 15 minutes
Post-race finish line photo with Steve Cram and Nick Willis
$5,000
BRONZE
Seating area for 10 on the infield with complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and champagne
Name(s) in the meet program
Post-race finish line photo with Steve Cram and Nick Willis
$250
INDIVIDUAL
Infield access with complimentary bar, hors d’oeuvres and drinks
Name in the meet program
Please note: Individual gala tickets are different than general admission. For general admission to the event, see above.
For questions or to arrange alternative payment options, please contact us.
RACE INFO
Want to join the fun and race your own mile on New Year's Eve? We'll be running miles for all ages and levels throughout the evening. Race registration confers general admission status and you'll be able to stay post-race, celebrate and cheer on the other events.
RACE SCHEDULE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the Covid regulations?
The Armory is following New York City guidelines, which currently require all people ages 12 and over to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required upon entry. Masks will also be required when not eating, drinking or competing. These guidelines are subject to change depending on any city and/or venue policy changes.
What is the dress code?
Feel free to dress as you would for any New Year’s Eve event. As the Midnight Mile is part gala, part track meet, anything from your smartest looks to a singlet and split shorts will be appropriate.
Is my ticket or table purchase tax deductible?
The Tracksmith Foundation is a nonprofit corporation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable status pending. A portion of all purchases will be tax deductible once the Foundation receives it’s 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. We will notify all purchasers and donors when our 501(c)(3) status is granted.
After I purchase a Gala table, how do my table guests receive their tickets?
We will personally reach out to all Gala table purchasers to facilitate the rest of the process.
Is there a discount for family and friends coming to watch a youth participant?
Yes. After registration, youth participants are emailed a discount code, which can be redeemed for a $10 general admission ticket for family and friends. All youth participant coupon redemptions must be done online prior to the event.
Are children welcome?
Absolutely. The goal of the Tracksmith Foundation is to create more opportunities and inspire broader participation in track and field at all levels. We welcome children of all ages. Kids 12 and under are free and do not require a ticket for entry.
If I can’t attend the event but would still like to support the Foundation, what are my options?
We gratefully accept any donation amount to the Tracksmith Foundation. Direct donations can be made here.
What if I have other questions?
Please feel free to contact us.