FAQs

What is the Go! Mile? The GO! Mile is a competitive timed one-mile race to be held June 15, 2013 at Burns Park, North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Who is producing this event? Go! Running store, your run/walk partner located in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Does the 2013 event benefit anyone?  YES. All proceeds benefit the Winston Penn Wardlaw Memorial Fund - providing scholarships to deserving young men pursue a deserving education at Catholic High School.

How is the race structured? There will be different heats, including an elite heat (see below for who is eligible for elite status). All runners are chip timed, results will be based on runner’s time overall, not within their heat. Overall and Age Group results will look like it is one race.

Who can run the Elite Race? Men who can run under 5:30 for the mile and Women under 6:00

If I run the Elite Race, can I still place in my age group? Yes, runners are eligible for all overall or age group categories that apply to them regardless of the heat they run in. For example, a 41-year-old male could run in the Elite Heat and be eligible for overall, masters, or M40-44 age category. Another example is: a 26-year-old female could run in the Women Under 40 heat and win a top 3 award if her time was fast enough.

What is the Kids “Mini Mile?” The Kids Mini Mile is a race of approximately ½ mile for kids aged 9 and under. All kids will race together and each finisher receives a prize!

Can adults help children in the Mini Mile? Yes, adults can help younger participants but should move to the rear of the start line to let the older kids race together.