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The Blue Mile
Race Information
Event Information

Annual Blue Mile Road Race

Where: Edmonton, AB
Date: Friday, May 25, 2012
Time: See Details

Annual Blue Mile Street Run
Events
Until
Feb 29
Until
Apr 30
Until
May 22
Youth
under 18
The Tilted Mile
All Ages Fun Run/Walk
$20
$25
$30
$10
The Blue Mile
All Ages 1 Mile Race
$20
$25
$30
$10

* There will be no chip timing, awards, prizes or official results for the Tilted Mile but we will run the clock so you can check your time as you go through the finish. However, there will be a prize for the fastest man and fastest woman to finish the Tilted Mile wearing a kilt!!!

** Timex Road Race Series participants must compete in either the Blue Mile or the Elite miles. Results will be combined after the event using chip times. Those taking part in the Tilted Mile will not be eligible for Timex Road Series points.

*** For 2012, in order to be included in the Timex Road Race series, you must be a member of Athletics Alberta. For more information on how to join, visit: http://www.athleticsalberta.com/about-us/membership

Elite Registration
Elite Men 1 Mile Race
Requires password:
Contact Dave Brown
Elite Women 1 Mile Race
Requires password:
Contact Dave Brown

Standards to qualify for elite funding or complimentary entry are as follows: Men sub 4:00 for 1500m, ladies sub 4:40 for 1500m. Please contact Dave Brown if you think you may qualify for elite funding or entry: dmbrown2@ualberta.ca

Details

The Blue Mile will be the first event in the 2012 Edmonton International Athletics Festival. Come out and walk/run/race through Edmonton’s Old Strathcona district and get to run on Edmonton’s most famous street, Whyte Avenue! There will be 4 different races at this year’s 1 miler: The Tilted Mile (an all ages fun run/walk), the Blue Mile (a competitive 1 mile race) and an elite Men and elite Women’s 1 mile race. All races with the exception of the Tilted Mile will be chip timed. Stick around after your race to watch the Elite Men and Women blaze the fast and flat course, vying for over $5000 in prize money and bonuses!

All paying participants will receive a technical running t-shirt (unisex sizes S, M, L, XL) and the first 200 (ages 18 and up) to register online will receive a complimentary Burger and a Beer and entrance to the after party being hosted by The Tilted Kilt on Whyte Avenue featuring live music from the Dungarees!

Great prizes for the top 3 men and women finishers in each age group for the Blue Mile (U20, 20-39, 40-50, 50-60 and 60+). Prize for the fastest man and fastest women to finish the Tilted Mile wearing a kilt!!!

Elite Prize Money:

1st = $1000
2nd = $700
3rd = $500
4th = $300
5th = $100

*$1000 bonus for the first man to break 4:00 in the Elite Men’s race or first woman to break 4:37 in the Elite Women’s race.

Start/Finish Area and Course:

  • Race will start and finish at the Old Strathcona Academic High School (10523 84th Ave). Race will start on 84th Ave between 105th and 106th streets and head west on 84th avenue to 108th street. From there runners will go south to Whyte Ave (82nd Ave) and head east on Whyte avenue to 105th street before heading back north to 84th and then west along 84th to the finish. The race will be one lap only. There will be port o potties and a baggage check on site.

Race Kit Pickup:

  • Thursday, May 24, 2012
    5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    109 Street Running Room
    8537 - 109 Street
    Edmonton, AB
    View Map

Event Start Times:

  • 7:30 p.m. – The Tilted Mile All Ages Fun Run/Walk
  • 7:45 p.m. – The Blue Mile All Ages 1 Mile Race
  • 8:00 p.m. – Elite Men 1 Mile Race
  • 8:10 p.m. – Elite Women 1 Mile Race

How to Register

1. Choose your event! Click on the registration link to go to the secure registration page.
2. Fill out your information on the registration form. Make sure to include your proper email address!
3. Use your credit card to pay your registration fee! Transactions processed securely.
4. You will receive a confirmation Email, outlining your application and payment details.
5. Check the on-line confirmation list above.
6. If there are any questions about your online registration please click on the contact us link to communicate with the race director.
All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Entry fee does not include processing fee.
View Processing Fees

Remember to check back regularly for updates on race information!
If you have questions or comments, please contact your Race Director.

Have a great Race!

Athlete Dashboard

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