The Decathlon Melrose Mile
Thursday 19th September
The allure of the Mile is undeniable. It is an exciting challenge for competitive runners, novices and running enthusiasts alike. The Decathlon 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
Thursday 19th September at 18:00
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.
UPDATED SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY 18TH
Early Registration @ Decathlon in Bryanston
15:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY 19TH
15:00 till 17:30 - On the Day Registration
18:00 - Families & friends and juniors
18:20 - Business Batch “Bosses and CEOs"
18:40 - Open Women and Men
19:00 - Masters Women and Men
19:30 - Teams
20:00 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
Prizes money and products are sponsored by DECATHLON
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
BOSSES and CEOs
Participants in the exclusive Bosses and CEOs category will be treated like VIPs! You'll have your own dedicated area to mingle, make valuable business contacts, and enjoy the company of fellow leaders. Plus, R1000 of your entry fee goes directly to charity, allowing you to give back while you enjoy the premium hospitality of Mezepoli with complimentary drinks and snacks before and after the race.
TEAMS
Participants can enter a variation of 3 teams. Each team needs to have 5 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
EARLY Registration will take place at Decathlon, Bryanston, on Wednesday 18th Sept between 15H00 - 17H30
ON-THE-DAY Registration will take place at Melrose Arch Piazza between 14H00 and 17H30.
Participants are required to bring their ID.
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 20H00 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.