Runner’s Depot and Formula4Media will co-host the Sportstyle Mile on Saturday, June 17, 2017.
The race will take place on A1A in the heart of Fort Lauderdale the day after the Sportstyle trade and consumer show and is open to both Elite and Amateur runners. Elite runners will compete for a purse of over $6,000 in prize money.
The Sportstyle Mile will begin at 6:30 a.m. on June 17 and feature different heats, segmented according to age group and gender. The highlight of the competition will be the Elite Mile for both females and males, which will take place following the other heats. Elite Athletes who wish to be considered for these heats must meet the qualifying standards. Runners must be registered for the Elite Mile to be eligible for Prize Money.
Awards for Individual Mile (Non-Elite):
1st through 3rd place overall
1st overall Masters Male and Female
1st through 3rd in the following age groups: 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49;50-59; 60-69; and 70+
There will also be additional awards for:
For the Elite Mile:
1st place overall male and female winners will be awarded $1500 each
2nd place overall male and female winners will receive $750 each
3rd place overall male and female winners will receive $500 each
Masters male and female winners will receive $300 each
Qualification times must be met to register for the Elite Mile (within the past year)
Mile Qualifying Times:
Male Qualifying time - 4:45
Female Qualifying time - 5:45
Masters Male Qualifying time - 5:00
Masters Female Qualifying time - 6:00
If you do not have a "Mile" Qualifying time, you may submit a "5K" Qualifying time.
5K Qualifying Times:
Male Qualifying time - 16:30
Female Qualifying time - 18:30
Masters Male Qualifying time - 17:30
Masters Female Qualifying time - 19:30
The starting line will be at Windamar Street and A1A by the Hilton Hotel. The Finish Line and Post race expo and party will take place at DC Alexander Park, just south of 5th Street. Parking will be available at various beach lots near the Start and Finish Line. Runners are responsible to get themselves to the starting line by their scheduled Heat time.
Race Day Schedule:
Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-up - 5:15AM-6:15AM
Race Start - 6:30AM
Race Heats: This schedule is subject to change. Entrants will run in races based on age groups, and must run in the group corresponding to their age and gender. Heat times will be posted shortly.