When
Thursday, August 13th, 2026
Where
Henderson High School, West Chester PA
Distances
1 Mile
About this race
West Chester Mile
The West Chester Mile is back. Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 13th, as we gather at Henderson High School's renowned lightning-fast track for a day of thrilling races.
Race Details
- Heats: Participants will be divided into heats based on their running abilities.
- Seeding: It’s crucial to seed yourself correctly to guarantee you’re paired with fellow runners of similar skill levels.
- Post-Race Party: Join us for a vibrant post-race party at the Hotel Warner starting at 8:45 PM.
- Free Food: Enjoy free pizza and great drink specials.
Event Highlights
- All Levels: The event brings together runners of all levels, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned pros.
- Experience: The West Chester Mile promises to be an unforgettable experience.
- Giveaway: Registered athletes will receive a voucher towards the Cre8tee Customizable T-Shirt Tent on race day.
- Hotel Rate: Check out the WC Mile Rate for the Hotel Warner.
Elite Races
- Prize Pool: A prize money pool of more than $4000 will be available.
- Break Records: Prize money will be awarded to male runners who break the 4-minute mark and female runners who break the 4-minute 40-second mark.
- Contact: Interested participants should reach out to Kevin Kelly via email at kkellyrun98@verizon.net.
- Citizen's Race: Heat winners will receive a gift card to Sedona in West Chester.
Meet Schedule and Information
- Heats: Approximately 10 heats are planned, with the fastest races saved for the grand finale.
- Record: The meet has a record of 24 sub 4:00 miles achieved over the years.
- Elite 800m: An elite 800 meters race will be part of this year’s event.
- Sanctioned: The meet is USATF and World Athletics Sanctioned.
Race Schedule
- 6:05 Heat 1: The Wednesday Knights Mile
- 6:15 Heat 2: The Zajac Group Mile
- 6:23 Heat 3: The Sedona Tap House Mile
- 6:31 Heat 4: The Tuesday Morning Crew Mile
- 6:41 The Bryn Mawr Running Company Elite Men's 800m
- 6:46 Heat 5: The Mid-Atlantic USATF Mile
- 6:55 Heat 6: Chester County Tourism Council Mile
- 7:05 Wood Appraisers Elementary 400
- 7:10 Heat 7: The Hotel Warner Mile
- 7:17 Heat 8: The Tolsdorf Oil Lube Mile
- 7:24 Heat 9: The Chester County Racing Services Mile
- 7:30 Heat 10: West Chester Running Company Mile
- 7:39 Brandywine Heating and Air Conditioning Mile Elite Men's Mile
Additional Resources
- Live Results: Check Live Results and Heat Sheets.
- Know Before You Go: Here is a great "Know before you go" link provided by the Greater Brandywine Valley.
- Photos: View photos from Denise Trigo and Ryan Comstock.
Don't miss out on this fantastic event and let's make this year's West Chester Mile one for the books! See you at the starting line! More information can be found at the official race page.
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