The Melrose Mile
The allure of the Mile is undeniable. It is an exciting challenge for competitive runners, novices and running enthusiasts alike. The Melrose Mile is a road race where runners battle it out to see who is quickest over a one-mile distance (1.6km). The course takes participants through the Melrose precinct and is fast, exhilarating and fun! Personal bests will fall and teams will conquer, but it is also an opportunity for beginners and social runners to enjoy this unique run through Melrose Arch.
DATE
TBC
Yes! It’s a night race. But don't worry, headlights are not required.
VENUE
Melrose Arch Piazza, Melrose Arch, Melrose
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Mile is a mat-to-mat, all or nothing, winner takes all, full throttle, high-stakes adrenaline race.
But in a thrilling, heart-pounding way. And we can’t wait to see who is quickest!
If this isn't for you, don't close the screen, we do have a 'non-competitive' option.
Choose your batch and get ready to hit the street running!
ENTRY INCLUDES
The stunning, challenging and interactive route.
Official Melrose Mile race number.
Professional mat-to-mat timing.
Post-race entertainment.
Finisher medal.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Opens at 15:00 - On the Day Registration
18:00 - Families & friends and juniors and Business Batch
18:20 - Open Women and Men
18:40 - Masters Women and Men
19:00 - Teams
19:30 Prize Giving
Stick around after the run for some awesome give-aways, specials, dinner at one of the great restaurants in the area, and an evening out! Limited spots available so book your tickets for this fun event before it’s sold out.
PRIZES
JUNIORS
'12-17'
Female & Men
1st Product
2nd Product
3rd Product
OPEN
'18-39'
Female & Men
1st R3000
2nd Product
3rd Product
MASTERS
'40-over'
Female & Men
1st R3000
2nd Product
3rd Product
TEAMS
Female & Men & Mixed Teams
1st R2000 team
THE FINER DETAILS
TEAMS
Participants can enter a variation of 3 teams. Each team needs to have 4 runners in total.
The times of each team member will be added together for an overall team time.
The team with the fasted cumulative time, will win.
Teams members will start at the same times.
Male team (all male) | Female team (all female) | Mixed team (must have a minimum of 2 male or 2 female runners)
REGISTRATION
ON-THE-DAY Registration will take place at Melrose Arch Piazza between 14H00 and 17H30.
BATCH TIMES
Please refer to the above schedule for their start time.
Participants are required to be in the starting pen 10min before the start time.
TIMING
Timing will be done from mat-to-mat. This means that your race will only start when you cross the Start line.
If you are going for the win, give yourself some breathing space before charging off the start line.
ROUTE
The route is a 1.61km route around the Melrose precinct.
The route is windy, hilly, challenging, and fun. With an elevation gain of around 38m, it will be fast!
WATER POINTS
There are no water points, but participants will be able to get refreshments after the race.
PARKING
There is available in all basement parking garages around the Melrose Arch precinct.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are more than welcome to come and cheer you on from the side lines.
The route takes participants through, around and over the Melrose, so there is lots of spectator spots available.
AWARDS CEREMONY
There will be an awards ceremony at 19H30 once all batches have finished.
REFUNDS and TRANSFERS
There are no refunds for the race.
There are lots of costs that go into this race and many of them are operating expenses that cannot be recouped.
Transfers are also not allowed.