Run Like A Legend
The Mile is one of the most iconic distances in athletics. Sir Roger Bannister captured the worlds imagination in 1954 when he became the first man to break the seemingly impossible 4 minute barrier. Since then just over 1000 athletes have matched his feat. That’s not many in 65 years! So how about a 6 minute mile or an 8 minute mile? What’s your record? Do you know? Here’s your chance to find your limit and emulate Roger Bannister as you Run Like A Legend! The Durham City Run Festival will feature an accurately measured 1 Mile course along the banks of the River Wear,RESULTS 2019
START & FINISH – Outside the Boat Club, DH1 3AF
Turnaround – Bandstand alongside the Racecourse
Start Times – 20 minute slots from 10.40am to 5pm
Your £5 entry fee includes- electronic chip timing
- t-shirt
- medal
- goody bag
The Route
In the meantime here’s some landmark times to aim at!
MENS WORLD RECORD |
Hicham El Guerrouj 3min 43 13 secs |
MENS BRITISH AND EUROPEAN RECORD |
Steve Cram 3.46.32 |
WOMENS WORLD RECORD |
Svetlana Masterkova 4.12.56 |
WOMEN BRITISH RECORD |
Zola Budd 4.17.57 |
WOMENS BRITISH ROAD RECORD |
Laura Weightman 4.17.6 |
MENS OVER -70 RECORD |
Brian James 5.35.46 |
WOMENS OVER-60 RECORD |
Angela Copson 5.54.59 |