City Mile Dash
One mile. Your pace.
Explore the Sydney charity race archive, work out your splits and plan a simple workplace mile challenge.
One-mile pace calculator
Featured resources
Convert a mile target into splits for the track.
Host a workplace mileA practical guide for a small independent challenge.
Workplace mile challenge packPrintable instructions, score sheet and finish certificate.
Event archiveBrowse seven posts from the earlier City Mile Dash site.
Marathon resources
Pace and timing
See how a mile differs from four standard track laps.
Six-minute mile splitsTranslate a target into track checkpoints.
Eight-minute mile splitsCompare target checkpoints for an eight-minute mile.
Ten-minute mile splitsSet simple checkpoints for a ten-minute target.
Convert mile pace to kilometre paceCompare watch displays and printed split bands.
Time a mile with stopwatchesSet a repeatable approach for a small group.
Gun time and individual start timeChoose a timing method people understand.
Set up a lap counterGive volunteers a clear way to track laps.
Workplace planning
Document the start, finish and turning points.
Walk through the route before the eventSpot pinch points and confusing turns.
Assign volunteer rolesKeep each job simple enough to rehearse.
Plan a walking waveMake participation workable at different paces.
Write a participant briefingCover the details people need on the day.
Publish results respectfullyUse bibs for timing and agree what will be shared.
Plan for a change in conditionsSet a clear process for modifying or postponing.
Score a workplace team challengeChoose simple rules before the start.
Archive guide
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