Mile News Tagged Sandy Roberts


Nash UNC Health Care Rocket Mile Hosts 2018 RRCA National Championship

April 27, 2018

5th event edition celebrates storied distance for runners of all ages & abilities

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. - Now in its fifth year, the Nash UNC Health Care Rocket Mile returns to the streets of Downtown Rocky Mount on Sunday, May 6 at 2:00pm as the Road Runners Club of America National Championship...

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Sir Walter Miler heads to the finish line

August 27, 2015

The summer Mile event celebrates the emerging athlete while also bringing together the Raleigh community.

By Noah Ross, The Technician

In 1954, Roger Bannister did what most runners believed to be impossible. He became the first man to ever break the elusive barrier of the 4-minute Mile....

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Sir Walter Miler finds its pace, sets records

August 11, 2015

While the meet set plenty of notable stats and records, the goal to bring Raleigh into the track scene also succeeded, as a record crowd was on hand to watch the event.

From NC State

In just three years, the Sir Walter Miler has exploded onto the national track scene as well as the Raleigh...

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Runners will need speed to win Sir Walter Miler

August 07, 2015

That’s the point of this Mile race: to create a previously unheard-of experience for runners and fans alike.

By Aric Dilalla, The News & Observer

For those who may never make it to Amen Corner in Augusta or taste the strawberries and cream at Wimbledon, there’s a local option that should...

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Second-annual Rocket Mile a boon for downtown Rocky Mount

May 05, 2015

“The Mile distance is one that’s really special. Everyone relates to it, so for the running community it’s our bridge to the non-running world." - Sandy Roberts, men's winner

By Foster Landers, Rocky Mount Telegram

As runners milled about prior to Sunday’s Nash-UNC Health Care Rocket Mile at...

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