BANNISTER COMMUNITY MILE
Join us for a one-mile road run open to the general public, as we celebrate Roger Bannister's historic achievement of breaking the mile world record in Oxford on May 6th, 1954.
Open to participants of all ages and abilities. Participants will be able to run down the High Street on an England Athletics certified course with electronic chip timing.
Finishers will collect their bespoke 70th Anniversary Medal on the iconic Iffley Road track before viewing the displays and pop-up museum.
With entries limited, participants are encouraged to sign up ASAP.
ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT THURSDAY 2nd MAY.
The Details
Date: 6th May 2024
Race timings:
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First wave at 9am
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Last wave 11am (depending on numbers)
Format: Waves of 100 people at 5min intervals
Registration location: Christchurch Meadow
Start location: St Aldate's
Finish and event village: Iffley Road Track
Entry cost:
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Adults: £15
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Kids (Under 15): £7
Bannister Miles joins World Athletics Kids' Day
Introducing the World Mile Challenge. In honour of the 70th anniversary of Roger Bannister breaking the 4-minute mile we are aiming to 'Run the World' one mile at a time. Encouraging children, young people, and families across the globe to run, jog or walk a mile (or more).
Join the global challenge and let’s see just how many miles we can collectively run, jog, or walk this Kids' Athletics Day.
Kids’ Athletics Day (7 May) is an annual day dedicated to celebrating children and young people across the globe participating in athletics and being active.
Waves of runners will depart from St Aldate’s and progress down Oxford’s High Street before finishing on Iffley Road.
The route will take participants past six Oxford University colleges (Lincoln, Brasenose, All Souls, Queens, University, and Magdalen), as well as some of Oxford's architectural gems like the University Church and the Botanical Gardens. Runners will then proceed to Magdalen Bridge, spanning the Cherwell River, before culminating their run along Iffley Road. To the right, they'll have a captivating view of the Iffley Road Track, now known as the Sir Roger Bannister Track, where the historic record-breaking moment occurred.
At the finish, runners collect their finishers’ medal on the Iffley Road Track and they'll have the opportunity to explore the track and enjoy the Mile Fair.
The Course
The what
In honour of Rodger Bannister's accomplishment 70 years ago, we're organising the Bannister Mile - a thrilling one-mile race where participants can strive to achieve the coveted sub-four-minute mile.
The where
Location: Lorum Ipsum Street, Oxford, OX1
The when
Date: 1st February 2024
Registration: 8am
Race: 9am
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