The Navy Mile on Pennsylvania Avenue presented by USAA is a community celebration, kicking off the United States Navy birthday week. The second event edition is the finale of the Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour 2016 and offers $15,000 in Open prize money that goes 5-deep per gender ($3000 race champion, $2000 runner-up, $1250 third, $750 fourth and $500 fifth). In addition, there is a $1000 bonus if the winner goes sub-4:00 (men) or sub-4:35 (women) plus a $100 bonus per gender for anyone bettering the first-year event record: 4:16.07, Sam Penzenstadler (USA / VA) and 4:52.34, Kenyetta Iyevbele (USA / NC).

On Friday, September 30, The Navy Mile 2016 is honored to present a special, free evening with three-time Olympian (1500m silver medalist at Mexico City 1968), former Congressman, former Mile world record holder and running legend Jim Ryun! More HERE.

The inaugural race, on historic Pennsylvania Avenue celebrating the Sea Services, included a prize purse of more than $14,000 including $12,500 for elite Milers.

By participating in this race you will be supporting the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Safe Harbor Foundation and Navy Memorial. You will run for fun and for a great cause! This road Mile will also feature some of the top world class runners in the United States and from all around the world. Come see the nation's avenue as never seen before!

This race is for everyone in the entire family. There are categories for every age and after the race, everyone can partake in the post-race expo on the grounds of the Navy Memorial Plaza.

AWARDS
Elite Awards
The top five elite male and female runners will receive the following cash awards: Champion: $3000, runner-up: $2000, 3rd place: $1250, 4th place: $750 and 5th place: $500

In addition, there is a $1000 bonus if the winner goes sub-4:00 (men) or sub-4:35 (women) plus a $100 bonus per gender for anyone bettering the first-year event record: 4:16.07, Sam Penzenstadler (USA / VA) and 4:52.34, Kenyetta Iyevbele (USA / NC).

Sea Cadet Team Awards
The top three Sea Cadet teams will receive cash prizes: $500, $350 and $200.

Age Group Awards
The top five female finishers and top five male finishers in each of the age groups will receive Potomac River Running gift cards: $200, $125, $75, $50 and $25.

Age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-plus

Wheelchair & Paralympic Awards
The top five wheelchair and the top five paralympic finishers will receive Potomac River Running gift cards: $200, $150, $100, $50 and $25.

The Navy Mile was a 2015 BBTM Featured Event, showcasing the best Mile races across America.

2016 The Navy Mile Champions
Riley Masters (WA), 4:04, event record
Heather Kampf (MN), 4:38, event record

2nd The Navy Mile: Bring Back the Mile Grand Prix Tour 2016 Finale
Washington, DC, Sunday, October 2, 2016

MEN
1) Riley Masters (WA), 4:03.73, $3100*
2) Kirubel Erassa (GA), 4:03.90, $2100*
3) Luis Vargas (NC), 4:04.16, $1350*
4) Shadrack Kipchirchir (CO), 4:05.14, $850*
5) Bob Hillary (CO), 4:06.42, $600*
6) Jack Bolas (DC), 4:07.71, $100*
7) Cory Leslie (VA), 4:09.37, $100*
8) Blake Theroux (CO), 4:09.98, $100*
9) Sam Penzenstadler (VA), 4:11.37, $100*
10) Ryan Hagen (VA), 4:11.88, $100*
11) Brian Llamas (IL), 4:12.35, $100*
12) Giovani Mowatt (DC), 4:12.36, $100*
13) Leonard Korir (CO), 4:14.20, $100*
14) Jeff Rhodes (AL), 4:15.98, $100*

WOMEN
1) Heather Kampf (MN), 4:38.00, $3100*
2) Rachel Schneider (DC), 4:42.37, $2100*
3) Christy Cazzola (GA), 4:43.87, $1350*
4) Feyne Gemeda (ETH), 4:45.81, $850*
5) Katie McMenamin (CO), 4:49.13, $600*
6) Brigitte Mania (GA), 4:52.22, $100*
*Includes $100 bonus per gender for anyone bettering the first-year event record: 4:16.07, Sam Penzenstadler (USA / VA) and 4:52.34, Kenyetta Iyevbele (USA / NC)

Elite athlete contact, George Banker: monkbank@comcast.net

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