Did you know?

On May 19, 1934, World War II hero Louis Zamperini set the ratified U.S. high school Mile record of 4:21.2, winning the Southern California Track & Field Championship at the LA Memorial Coliseum; his HS Mile record lasted 19 years, nearly “unbroken”!

News

5.12.24

Elle St. Pierre is faster than ever after having her son

Middle-distance star runner has set multiple American records this...


4.10.24

Mt. Olive Pickles announces $10,000 Road Mile World Record Bonus at 2024 Meck Mile

Inaugural event offers a $20,000 pro prize purse, going 6-deep per...


4.23.24

Ciattei, McArthur claim USA titles at Grand Blue Mile

Men's repeat champion crushes course record, just misses road Mile...


5.7.24

What makes the Mile so special?

"I wanted to be part of its history, to break the world record. If...



Featured Athletes

Matthew Centrowitz

DOB: 10/18/89 Mile PR:
3:49.26 - 2021
Metric Mile PR:
3:30.40 - 2015

Elle St. Pierre

DOB: 02/20/95 Mile PR:
4:16.2 (road) - 2019
Metric Mile PR:
3:58.03 - 2021

Emily Mackay

DOB: 04/30/98 Mile PR:
4:23.79 - 2023
Metric Mile PR:
3:59.99 - 2023

Louis Zamperini

DOB: 01/26/17 Mile PR:
4:07.9 (indoors) - 1940
Metric Mile PR:
3:52.6 - 1939


Featured Events

Mile of Truth

Sun, May 19
Danville, CA

Inaugural Meck Mile

Sat, May 25
Charlotte, NC

5th Yakima Mile

Sat, July 13
Yakima, WA

Guardian Mile

Sat, July 27
Cleveland, OH

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Return the Mile to prominence on the American & worldwide sports and cultural landscape by elevating and celebrating the Mile to create a movement.

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Bring Back the Mile as the premier event in the sport, and increase interest in and media coverage of the Mile for both those who love the distance as well as the general public.

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