1 mile times

[Laszlo Otvos]

Our running club we'll host a 1 mile race in August and we would like to award running excellence with prize-money. The goal is to award folks who can break a certain time.

What do you think would be a decent time for almost all ages and abilities? It can't be too hard but it can't be too easy either. My opinion is 4:45 for guys and 5:15 for girls? Remember, end of August is off-season in Tucson.

Any feedback? Thanks a lot!

[Sasha Pachev]

How many people are running, what are their ages/abilities, and what is your budget?

[Dallen]

If you put out a reasonable number you are likely to get a bunch of people showing up who can do it. That would probably severely limit the amount of money you can give.

[Ron]

Not to shoot down the idea, but you definitely need to cap it like other races do. Top 3 per age group and gender. Maybe a special prize for the fastest time or something would be nice.