2011 Golden Mile Results

Congratulations to all of our 2011 Golden Milers and thank you for coming to Traverse City!

Women's Results
1. Katie Jazwinski Dexter 04:46
2. Andrea Parker Northville 04:49
3. Sarah Boyle Brighton 04:52
4. Nicole Bush Grand Rapids 04:54
5. Danielle Salisbury Hillsdale 04:57
6. Karaleigh Millhouse State College 05:08

Men's Results
1. Ryan Foster State College 04:05
2. Moses Waweru Madison 04:07
3. Richard Kandie Minneapolis 04:07
4. Festus Kigen Coon Rapids 04:12
5. Daniel Clark Jackson 04:12
6. David Brent Monroe 04:14
7. Jason Bigelow Rochester 04:14
8. Juan Carillo Chicago 04:16
9. Tony Filipek Saginaw 04:17
10. James O'Brien Grand Rapids 04:24

Course Map 2011

Here is the updated course map for racers and fans to review!

2011 Tentative Race Field

The National Cherry Festival is just around the corner....

The 5/3 Bank Golden Mile race field is starting to take shape. Here are the tentative racers:

Women's Field
Katie Jazwinski
Sarah Boyle
Katherine McCarthy
Danielle Salisbury
Andrea Parker
Molly Pritz
Nicole Bush
Kaleigh Millhouse

Men's Field
Ryan Foster
Daniel Clark
Juan Carillo
James O'Brien
Moses Waweru
Richard Kandie
Festus Kigen
David Brent
Jason Bigelow
Tony Fillipek


See you there!

Prize Money Structure Finalized

The prize money structure has been finalized for this year's race. With $1,000 guaranteed for the winners!

$1,000 for 1st
$500 for 2nd
$250 for 3rd


There will be a bonus paid to a "clear leader" at the halfway point as well. We are still working with our sponsors to secure additional bonuses.

Thanks to Running Fit and Brooks for their support this year as well.

New Title Sponsor: 5/3 Bank

On behalf of the racers, directors and the National Cherry Festival we would like to send our sincere thanks to the team at 5/3 Bank for becoming our title sponsor for the 2011 Golden Mile.

Fifth Third Bank

Update Course Map for 5/3 Bank Golden Mile

Here is the updated link for the course map for the 2011 5/3 Bank Golden Mile.

Course Map

The Festival of Races "Golden Mile" 2011

We are excited to announce that the Golden Mile will once again be part of the National Cherry Festival's Festival of Races for 2011!

Saturday July 9th! (At the conclusion of the 15k race)

We will once again be looking for well-qualified Men (4:10 or better) and Women (4:55 or better) to fill our fields.

If you are interested athlete or coach, please contact one of the race directors.

This year we are also looking for new sponsorship of this amazing event.

Thank you!