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On April 2, 1955, legend Wes Santee set the U.S. Mile record, just missing America’s first sub-4, with a 4:00.5 clocking at the Texas Relays in Austin; the last of his 4 outdoor U.S. Mile records over an approximate two-year period, chasing sub-4.

News

3.28.26

Josh Kerr to target Mile world record in London on July 18

"It's time to bring the Mile world record home. We have an amazing...


2.14.26

How Indy native Cole Hocker set the U.S. indoor Mile record

“I think the sky’s the limit. Like it’s fast, indoors, 3:45, no...


2.10.26

Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark welcomes returning champions, Masters record contenders

Krissy Gear, Vince Ciattei to defend national titles as...


3.12.26

Ronnie Delany, 1956 Olympic 1500m champion, passes away at 91

Mile legend inspired generations of Irish runners and athletes

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Featured Athletes

Addison Wiley

DOB: 10/24/03 Mile PR:
4:30.94 (road) - 2023
Metric Mile PR:
3:59.17 - 2023

Emily Mackay

DOB: 04/30/98 Mile PR:
4:22.1 (road) - 2024
Metric Mile PR:
3:55.90 - 2024

Cole Hocker

DOB: 06/06/01 Mile PR:
3:47.43 โ€“ 2025
Metric Mile PR:
3:27.65 โ€“ 2024

Wes Santee

DOB: 03/25/32 Mile PR:
4:00.5 - 1955
Metric Mile PR:
3:42.8 - 1954 (former world record)


Featured Events

Grand Blue Mile: USA Road Championships

Tues, April 21
Des Moines, IA

Yakima Mile

Sat, June 6
Yakima, WA

Guardian Mile

Sat, August 8
Cleveland, OH

Spirit Run Mile

Sun, October 18
Newport Beach, CA

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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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