Qualifying standards

Elite Mile Entry

The elite mile is Open to men and women who, in the Preceding 36 months, have run a mile in 4 minutes 15 seconds and 4 minutes 50 seconds, respectively. Please submit recent results supporting your qualifying time with your request for entry.

Free or Reduced Entry

Below are the qualifying standards for free entries:

• Mile 4:10 men, 4:45 women

• Dog Mile - 4:45 men, 5:30 women

• 5k - 15:00 men, 17:00 women

Limited discounts are available for competitive runners not meeting the above times.

when you request a free or discounted entry, please include a link or links to results revealing you have met our qualifying standards. Deadline to receive free or discounted entries is March 2, 2025.

Elite Awards

Spirit Run will offer a cash prize purse in the Elite Mile , Masters Mile, and 5k and non cash prizes in the Dog Mile. Check back for details.

VIP Treatment

Elite entry includes event shirt, entry to vip tent including breakfast, other food, and beverages, and the opportunity to meet Steve Scott, America’s Premier miler, and Olympian and world record holder for completing the most sub 4- minute miles.