The inaugural Sir Walter Miler will take place on Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Meredith College Track. The event, starting at 9:00pm, is building on the success of the 2013 “Sandman Mile” event that saw former multiple time NC High School State Champion and NCAA All-American, Sandy Roberts, take aim at the coveted sub-4 minute Mile barrier. 2014 events include:

• Great Outdoor Provision Co. "Raleigh's Finest" Mile
• Capital RunWalk "Women's Sub-4.5 Challenge"
• Capital RunWalk "Men's Sub-4 Challenge"

Additional events include an “Eat with the Pros” dinner at the Busy Bee Cafe in downtown Raleigh with more details on the Kickstarter campaign page (video on right). The Kickstarter campaign will help fill out the fields for the free to the public event and will help cover associated costs and expenses.

Additional Festivities:

• Pre- and post-race party at Raleigh Brewing Company (across the street from Meredith College). Starting at 7:00pm that night, there will be live music, giveaways and multiple food trucks. If you’re over 21-years-old, we’ll have an exciting event at RBC called the “Sub-4 ABV Challenge” where Raleigh Brewing, Trophy Brewing, Fullsteam Brewing, New Belgium Brewing, Mystery Brewing and Natty Greene’s Brewing will be providing a keg of their best low alcohol beer!
• Saturday morning with 2012 USATF Cross Country champion, Bobby Mack, leading the pros from the night before, and anyone else who wants to come on a trail run at Umstead Park. The event will start at 7:30am at the Harrison Road entrance (exit 287 off of I-40). It is free to attend.

2014 Sir Walter Miler Champions
Ford Palmer (USA / NJ), 3:57.61
Heidi Gregson (AUS), 4:34.05, North Carolina state record

The Sir Walter Miler is also a Bring Back the Mile Featured Event, showcasing the best Miles across the country and throughout the year.

Event Website