Bring Back the Mile in Your State Today!

Thank you for petitioning your high school state federation to Bring Back the Mile.

Resources

BBTM's Guide to Coping with the 1600m: Why running the 1600m is ridiculous and makes no sense.
Download the BBTM Mile toolkit (PDF): Quick Facts & FAQs, state petition sheet & how to setup a Mile race.

What can you do to help?

Sign the Petition below and share it with as many people as you know.

Share your signed petition or take a photo showcasing why you love the Mile or even shoot a video and share it on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Use the hashtag #BRINGBACKTHEMILE. Every month we'll be selecting up to four special BBTM packages from the submissions and highlight on our website and in our own social media.

High School athlete or coach? Push to run the Mile instead of the 1600m at your local races. Download our toolkit for more information.

Interested in being a Mile State Ambassador? Email David Monico for more information. Ambassadors receive unique BBTM merchandise and promotions.

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

ELEVATE
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.

CELEBRATE
Bring Back the Mile to celebrate the storied distance and to recognize the people who made and make the Mile great and to promote Mile events and the next generation of U.S. Milers.

NATIONAL MOVEMENT
Bring Back the Mile to create a national movement for the Mile as America’s Distance, to inspire Americans to run the Mile as part of their fitness program and to replace the 1600 meters at High School State Track & Field Meets across the country.

Become a Mile Maniac member or a BBTM sponsor today! Join us, and go Mile!

Join Us

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