Sir Walter Miler

Press Release: The Sir Walter Miler returns in 2026 with Brooks Running as a title sponsor

May 6, 2026 - Raleigh, North Carolina - Now in its 13th year, Sir Walter Running is excited to add Brooks Running as a title sponsor for this year’s Sir Walter Miler. The performance running brand has long supported local events here in Raleigh and across the United States, and we are excited to have them aboard. Be on the lookout for lots of fun Brooks-related activities during Sir Walter week!

“We are excited to partner with an excellent company in Brooks Running that understands the power of running in community and how the Sir Walter Miler encapsulates this dynamic connection,” said Sir Walter Running C0-Founder, Sandy Roberts.

With May 6th being Bannister Day, which celebrates Roger Bannister being the first person to break 4:00 in the mile (in 1954), it is worth noting that the Sir Walter Miler has now seen 97 men run under the 4:00 barrier since it’s inception. Prior to the creation of the event, there had not been a sub-four mile run in Raleigh since 1974.

Also worth noting, before the Sir Walter Miler, there had never been a sub 4:30 mile run by a woman on North Carolina soil. The event has now seen 49 women break the 4:30 barrier, including Dorcus Ewoi’s 4:19.71 meet and state record at the 2024 event, which was at the time, the fastest outdoor mile ever run on U.S. soil.

Read more: https://sirwaltermiler.com/pr-2026-brooks/

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Sir Walter Champ —> World Champ!

Way to go !

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Stat people!

We have now posted our All-Time Sub 4:00 and Sub 4:30 lists on our site.

Thanks to for putting these together!

https://sirwaltermiler.com/

One week ago, it went down.

Thanks for being a part of the 12th Sir Walter Miler. Raleigh always shows up!

PS. I think we cracked the case on where ’s shirt went.

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Last chance to dance this weekend! Come run the 9th Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile in beautiful weather!

Tonight (Saturday). Run your fastest mile ever with a little help from a 130 foot drop down Centennial Parkway. Women at 6:30. Men at 7. After party and awards a

Register: https://raleighrundown.com/

Press Release: Record Crowd Sees Benchmarks Fall at 2025 Sir Walter Miler

Gracie Morris took 5.29 seconds off her personal best while leading nine women under 4:30 with a winning time of 4:23.74 before Ky Robinson broke the North Carolina state record in 3:50.80 in front of a record-setting crowd on Friday night at the 2025 Sir Walter Miler at Meredith College.

Full Press Release: https://sirwaltermiler.com/record-crowd-sees-benchmarks-fall-at-2025-sir-walter-miler/

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Ky Robinson narrowly edges teammate Olli H***e in a Sir Walter and North Carolina record of 3:50.80!

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Gracie Morris (4:23.74) leads a record 9 American women under 4:30. The most of any race in history!

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We’re excited to have Paris Olympian join the field for a fast night in Raleigh!

Learn more https://sirwaltermiler.com/2025-allie-wilson/

Tonight is the night! The 12th Sir Walter Miler is upon us.

6pm Carnival at
8:30pm Races begin
10pm Post Party at

Start lists and details: https://sirwaltermiler.com/2025-info/

Read about the event in : https://waltermagazine.com/community/the-fast-track-the-sir-walter-miler/

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