Events
Description
The first annual Memorial Day Mile is in alignment with a national movement afoot - to Bring Back the Mile - America's distance (1-2). The event also acknowledges our fallen service members on Memorial Day for their sacrifice in protecting the United States.
The race course is flat, certified, and will begin in groups based on runners' estimated finish times. There will be a group for all speeds, and timing mats for start and finish.
Help bring back the mile by running this race !
John Hart
Race Director
Email me with questions at: MDMdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com
References
1. Bring Back the Mile: America's Distance. Available at: https://www.bringbackthemile.com/home
2. NPR. A Campaign To Bring Back 'America's Distance': The 1-Mile Race. Available at: https://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319512432/a-campaign-to-bring-back-americas-distance-the-1-mile-race
Place
The Kroc Center
424 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC US 29601
424 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC US 29601
Packet pick up
Will be held in the parking lot of the Kroc Center along S. Hudson Street on Sunday afternoon, May 26, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Also held on race day from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the starting area. Local participants are encouraged to pick up their packets on Sunday.
General map
P = Parking
Packet = packet pick up
R = Restrooms - portable on the soccer field, and in the Kroc Center after the race when it opens at 8:00. Unity Park restrooms are another option.
S / F = start finish of race
Course map
Start in the Kroc Center overflow parking lot (located along S. Hudson Street). Then go east on the Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) and turn around on Reedy View Drive near Linky Stone Park. Return on SRT and finish in the Kroc Center parking lot.
For interactive map, please click on the image below.
Video on navigating the route: https://youtu.be/Nky2SP5XZIU
View certified course documentation (best viewed on a computer) at: https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?ctype=r&id=5816
Start and finish line
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Start and finish lines are in the same spot
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Line up for groups will begin at 7:10
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The starting gate will be somewhat narrow by design to allow only a few runners at-a-time to cross the start line. The reason for this is to prevent congestion on the route along S. Hudson Street and entering SRT.
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The last group to start will be past S. Hudson Street and past the SRT entry point before the first group returns to those parts of the route. This will also help to prevent congestion in that area.
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Timing is chip-based for both start and finish.
Six groups based on 1 mile finish times:
6 minutes or less
6-7
7-8
8-9
9-10
10+
Awards
A. Overall top 3 for female and male
B. Top 3 female and male by ages group:
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9 and under
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10-14
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15-19
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20-24
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25-29
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30-34
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35-39
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40-44
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45-49
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50-54
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55-59
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60-64
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65-69
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70-74
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75-79
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80+
Award ceremony will begin around 8:20 AM
Options available for purchase at registration:
Race Contact Info
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