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The Guardian Mile presented by GOH Run is a community one Mile race across one of Cleveland’s most iconic landmarks, The Hope Memorial Bridge, with a spectacular view of the city skyline and raucous crowd support. The course is challenging but unique, featuring a first half that is mostly uphill before a fast descent all the way to the finish.
For the 5th edition, there are 5 race heats: Youth & High School, Community, Masters 40 & older with the two Monticello Associates Elite Heats, the showcased finale (8:00pm). The guaranteed prize purse totals $22,500, going 6-deep in the Elite race ($4500, $2500, $1500, $1000, $750 and $500) and $300 Community Heat winner & $200 Masters winner per gender. In addition, there is a $500 Elite prime for the first runner to cross the halfway mark (determined by spotter, must finish the race).
The Guardian Mile is a BBTM Featured Event, showcasing America's best Mile races throughout the year.
EVENT RECORDS
3:46.67 Johnny Gregorek (USA / MA), 2022, also Ohio soil best
4:19.66 Josette Norris (USA / VA), 2022, also Ohio soil best
2022 Guardian Mile Champions
3:46.67 Johnny Gregorek (USA / MA), ER, defended title
4:19.66 Josette Norris (USA / VA), event record
Elite athlete contact, 3-time Olympian Nate Brannen: n_brannen@hotmail.com