Mile News


Fred Kerr PA HS Track & Field Hall of Fame Inductee

February 28, 2014

Former state record holder: “The Mile that I started running at West York was always my favorite event. That race developed my outlook on success — run hard, long and every day."

By Ben Destefan, Record Herald

Time continues to pass, but Fred Kerr’s running legacy will forever live on.

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Festival of Miles Announces 2014 Athlete in Need

February 27, 2014

Funds from June event will benefit Edwardsville native Christopher Shaw

ST. LOUIS – The Festival of Miles Foundation announced today that proceeds from the 2014 Festival of Miles Charity Track Meet will benefit Christopher Shaw. Shaw, 21, is currently in remission after a difficult bout with...

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HOKA ONE ONE Announced as Bring Back the Mile Sponsor

February 27, 2014

First major sponsor of BBTM campaign to elevate, celebrate iconic distance

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – (February 27, 2014) – Bring Back the Mile, the national campaign to elevate and celebrate the iconic distance, has announced HOKA ONE ONE as a BBTM sponsor. HOKA ONE ONE, with its revolutionary...

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Bannister ‘astonished’ sub-4 minute Mile continues to inspire

February 26, 2014

"I myself was inspired after being taken to see Sydney Wooderson at Crystal Palace and I realized that was the sport I wanted to do."

By Mark Bryans, Press Association

Sir Roger Bannister remains 'astonished' that his achievement of running the first sub-4 minute Mile is still celebrated but...

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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.

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.

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