The Michigan Mile presented by ATI Physical Therapy, kicked-off the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races weekend with an exciting Friday night opportunity for all ages and ability. The Michigan Mile, with an overall event purse of $20,000, also featured a Professional Men's Mile and Women's Mile with a $10,000 prize purse.
The professional Mile was the fifth stop on the inaugural Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour 2014. This year, the event is again hosting the USATF Masters Road Mile National Championship.
"I am so excited about the Crim Festival of Races Michigan Mile. Having been the first Michigan runner to break 4 minutes in the Mile back in 1978, I look forward to running the Michigan Mile." - Greg Meyer, U.S. 10 Mile Road Race Record Holder.
2015 Michigan Mile Champions
Colby Alexander (USA / OR), 4:11
Heather Kampf (USA / MN), 4:40*
*event record (previous record, 4:45, Nicole Sifuentes(CAN), 2014)
The Michigan Mile is a BBTM Featured Event, showcasing the best Mile races across the country, and was also the 13th stop on the nationwide inaugural Bring Back the Mile Tour 2013.
“Wow. This is a big deal. The city here is really behind this event." – Colby Alexander, Men’s Open champion
By Aaron McMann, M Live
Tammy Nowik was caught off guard as she crossed the finish line Friday night.
The 41-year-old from Clarkston said she hadn't run a Mile since junior high yet...
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The Michigan Mile, with an overall event purse of $20,000, will also feature a Professional Men's Mile and Women's Mile with a $10,000 prize purse.
By Sarah Schuch, M Live
The 2015 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races is right around the corner.
For runners and walkers, there are a lot of...
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Inaugural grand prix tour with six stops offered more than $85,000 plus $7500 GP purse; Running Warehouse’s “Pick-the-Winner” contest engaged Mile fans at every event
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Jack Bolas and Heather Kampf won the inaugural Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour 2014 titles with 24...
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Event drew record 1,550 entrants; 5th stop on Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour 2014
By Aaron McMan, Flint Journal
FLINT, Mich. -- Spectators of the Crim Fitness Foundation's Michigan Mile Race Series got quite the show on a warm, humid Friday night.
Three photo finishes highlighted the...
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Record participants expected for Michigan Mile; $10,000 prize purse; fifth stop on the BBTM GP Tour 2014.
By William E. Ketchum III, MLive.com
FLINT, MI -- Hundreds of runners will stretch their legs Friday night in the Special Olympics and Michigan Mile races before thousands of runners from...
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Not often will you get the chance to soak in knowledge from an Olympian and two-time NCAA champion so everyone took advantage, including myself.
By Eric Woodyard, Flint Journal
GRAND BLANC, Mich. -- Trying to keep up with an Olympian is hard. I mean, really hard.
Especially when you're not...
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Presented by Running Warehouse, fans can choose their favorites to win Saturday’s Camel City Indoor Miles, first stop on the BBTM Grand Prix Tour 2014, for a chance to win prizes
By Bring Back the Mile
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – (January 28, 2014) – As part of the Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour 2014, BBTM launched today its “Pick-the-Winner” contest presented by Running Warehouse. Fans are able to select their favorite Milers to win the Men’s and Women’s professional Miles on Saturday, February 1 at the Camel City Indoor Mile, part of the Hilton Garden Innvitational collegiate track meet in Winston-Salem, N.C. Fans who select the correct winner in either race will be in the running to win a $50 gift certificate to Running Warehouse as well as BBTM gear.
January 22, 2014
Inaugural grand prix tour includes six stops; total Tour prize purse exceeds $90,000; Running Warehouse’s “Pick-the-Winner” fan engagement contest
By Bring Back the Mile
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – (January 22, 2014) – Bring Back the Mile, the national campaign to elevate and celebrate the iconic distance, has announced its grand prix tour that includes six events from across the country. The Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour 2014 opens on Saturday, February 1 at the Camel City Indoor Mile, part of the Hilton Garden Innvitational collegiate track meet in Winston-Salem, N.C.
December 28, 2013
The worst part of this race was how I felt afterwards.
From Macklin Chaffee's blog.
This race was a self-inflicted mental catastrophe. The one positive I take from this race was that I really do feel like I had the chance to win the race this day. But as it was I got 5th. Let’s see how it played out…
Highlights of national promotional tour of iconic distance include thrilling races and numerous meet, U.S. Junior, NCAA, course and State records; $120,000 awarded to top Milers
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – (September 12, 2013) – The inaugural Bring Back the Mile Tour 2013, showcasing 14 events nationwide, produced exciting Mile racing throughout the year including the Tour finale at the Minnesota Mile on Sunday, September 8 where Americans Ben Blankenship and Gabriele Anderson shattered course records, clocking 3 minutes, 52.7 seconds and 4:21.3, respectively, and running the fastest Miles ever in Minnesota. Bring Back the Mile (BBTM), launched in January 2012, is a national campaign to elevate and celebrate the iconic distance.
“The first Bring Back the Mile Tour exceeded our expectations, with numerous thrilling Tour event finishes and record or near record number of participants for virtually every Tour event as well as many national, NCAA, state and event records were set,” BBTM Founder Ryan Lamppa said. “The Tour events, which awarded $120,000 in prize money, and the top Milers inspired, engaged and entertained runners of all ages and abilities, the media, fans and the general public, and we look forward to bringing back the Tour in 2014 to create more Mile magic.”
August 23, 2013
Blankenship, Kampf capture road Mile titles at 13th stop of inaugural Bring Back the Mile Tour 2013
By Ross Maghielse, MLive.com
FLINT, Mich. -- A pair of former University of Minnesota track stars took home top honors at the first-ever Crim Michigan Mile Racing Series Friday evening, Aug. 23, downtown Flint.
Ben Blankenship won the men’s division of the Professional Mile by nearly a photo finish, sprinting ahead down the stretch to finish with a time of 4 minutes, 5.59 seconds, edging Jack Bolas and Nathan Brannen. Following shortly was Heather Kampf, taking the women’s Professional Mile title in 4:47.27. Each race champion earned $2000.
August 21, 2013
The Michigan Mile Race Series, part of the HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races, will be held on Friday, August 23 in Flint, MI. The Michigan Mile is the 13th stop on the BBTM Tour 2013 and features a new Friday night start time as well as a $10,000 total prize purse for the professional Men and Women.
We sat down with Flint native and first year race director, Andrew Younger, to discuss innovating after 30-plus years, 'Run Flint' and The Crim Fitness Foundation. It is exactly these types of events that can not only showcase how impactful the running community can be, but also in turn how impactful a community can be on the participants.
August 5, 2013
$10,000 prize purse for iconic distance; 13th stop on the inaugural Bring Back the Mile Tour 2013; also inaugural High School Challenge
FLINT, Mich. -- Elite short-distance runners will get their own showcase stage in Flint this summer.
The Crim Festival of Races is moving the Michigan Mile event from Saturday to Friday, giving it a prime time slot and removing it from the shadows of the Crim’s famed 10-mile course. While the Michigan Mile is open to all runners and walkers, two heats have been set aside specifically for competitive runners.
June 14, 2013
Top professional field expected at 13th stop on the inaugural Bring Back the Mile Tour; $10,000 prize purse; also new course
FLINT, Mich. – The Crim Fitness Foundation has announced a new date and course for the Michigan Mile. The event, part of the 2013 HealthPlus Crim Festival of Races, is set for Friday, August 23 following the Lois Craig Invitational of the Michigan Special Olympics.
This date change will make it easier for more runners and walkers to participate in this increasingly popular event that features the only “Block M” medal for race finishers. The Mile race welcomes athletes of varying fitness levels, from competitive high school and collegiate track athletes to those just starting to run or walk.
June 11, 2013
Highlights of national promotional tour of iconic distance include meet, U.S. Junior, NCAA, course and State records; Footloose Freedom Mile on Thursday, July 4 next stop
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – (June 11, 2013) – The inaugural Bring Back the Mile Tour 2013, which features 14 events nationwide and one end-of-the-year gala, has reached the halfway point with plenty of highlights and Mile action. Bring Back the Mile (BBTM), launched in January 2012, is a national campaign to elevate and celebrate the iconic distance.
“To-date, the Bring Back the Mile Tour has generated some thrilling racing and also produced numerous Mile records in several categories,” said BBTM Founder Ryan Lamppa. “Without a doubt, the Tour events have engaged and entertained runners of all ages and abilities, the media, fans and the general public, and we look forward to the second half of the BBTM Tour 2013 and more Mile excitement.”
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