Spar Mile Challenge

Take the Challenge

The Athletic Association of Ireland has teamed up with SPAR to test the fitness of the nation.

On the 7th July 2007, we challenge you to complete the classic distance of 1 mile in one of 28 locations throughout Ireland, and be part of one of the biggest national events in the country.

The Results are in - Check how you got on !

Challenge your friends and family. Challenge your work colleagues. Challenge yourself to complete the classic one mile distance. No experience required. This is a fun event, a challenge for all the family to try. All are welcome.

You can participate for a charity, for a team, as a fundraiser, as a bet, or just for fun. Whether you Walk, Jog, Run, or ‘Push’ it doesn’t matter…..as long as you take the challenge!

What is the Challenge? Why a mile?
  • Complete a mile in your best time
  • Walk it – Jog it – Run it – Push it
  • It takes place on 7 July 2007
  • 28 locations nationwide
  • It is a classic distance
  • Everybody can do it
  • Just 4 laps of a track
  • It is an ideal test of fitness
   
How will it work? What will it tell me?
  • There will be a series of miles at
    each venue
  • Choose a grade appropriate to you
  • Every participant will be accurately timed
  • All finishers will get a certificate of time
  • Your level of fitness
  • Where you rank nationally
  • Where you rank in your age group
  • What is the fittest county in Ireland
  • Who are the fittest professions
Red 4-5 minute miler
Orange 5-6 minute miler
Yellow 6-7 minute miler
Green 7-8 minute miler
Blue 8-9 minute miler
Indigo 9-10 minute miler
Violet 10+ minute miler

The Spar Mile Challenge offers you a unique opportunity to test your fitness and compare yourself with the nation. The grading system is based on the colours of the rainbow. All finishers will recieve the appropriate colour award.

The date is the anniversary of the day 25 years ago on which Ray Flynn of Ireland broke the Irish mile record.

The historic mile distance is made up of 1,609m or 1,760 yards or 4 laps of an athletics track.
Those who are running for charity can select their own or opt for SPAR’s chosen charity this year which is the Irish Hospice Foundation.

 

Athletics Ireland Spar Ireland Irish Hospice Foundation
Register for the Spar Mile Challenge
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Spar Mle Challenge Wrist Bands
Every participant will receive a bag and the appropriate coloured wrist band.
Spar Mle Challenge Wrist Bands
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