Welcome to the 2023 Summer of Miles!
We can’t wait to see everyone Tuesday for the first week of the 2023 Pop Up Miles series! We’re back at Williams Stadium again this year for the regular season, and the Championship/Sir Walter Qualifier will again be at Meredith. Races start at 7pm!
Speaking of Meredith, in case you missed it, the 2023 Sir Walter Miler will be back at Meredith as well. That means Pre/Post Party at Raleigh Brewing, and everything that comes along with that!
We have a few more surprises in store and can’t wait to share them with you, but if you’re new here, all the info on the first week of the 2023 Pop Up Miles series is below!
See you Tuesday,
The SWR Team
What to know about the Pop Up Miles…
This year we're back at Williams Stadium every week, behind Athens Drive High School (and near Lake Johnson Pool)! This track is all weather/rubberized, so spikes are permitted! The track opens at 6pm. It’s not the big asphalt rectangle track by the high school!
A few important things to review for this week:
Sir Walter Running is paying $250 each week to rent the track, so please donate in the box at the event, or Venmo @SirWalterMiler so we can continue to use this nice track. We also have $5 weekly or $25 season options now!
Parking - There's a big gravel lot! Make sure you drive to the end of Jaguar Park Drive (not the Athens Drive Football field)
Races start at 7pm sharp!
Race Order
7:00pm - Over 5:30 Mile
7:10pm - Under 5:29 Mile
7:20pm - 5000 meters
7:45pm - 4x400 - We'll provide batons, so pick your teams at the track!
8:00pm - Optional After Party at Sammy's Tap & Grill
Some Helpful Reminders
No dogs/pets, etc.
This is a Pop Up Miles event. Please bring your own water/sports drinks.
Please dispose of all trash properly. We're all in this together.
We will have access to bathrooms. Maybe bring your own TP.
Ask mentioned above, renting the track each week costs Sir Walter Running $250, so please bring a small donation for the 2023 Sir Walter Miler or Paypal SirWalterRunning@gmail.com (we pay insurance for these meets, just in case). We put every dollar back into this. Help us help you. We have a Venmo too: @SirWalterMiler We also have $5 weekly or $25 season options now!
We'll have a clock and will be calling splits. You'll need to sign in your time after your race completes. This is how we post results. Honor system.
We will have a waiver for you to sign saying you are running on your own accord.
Results (and standings) will be posted at PopUpMiles.com
The Sir Walter Qualifier will be held on Thursday, June 29th and will feature the Top 10 Men (from the regular season), the Top 10 Women, and an Open Mile. The Winners of the Men’s Championship and Women’s Championship Race will earn the final spot in the Sir Walter Miler Elite Race on Friday, August 4, 2023. Automatic Qualification for the Sir Walter Qualifier will be allowed for Males that have run 4:10.00 in the Mile (3:51.50 for 1500m), and Females that have run 4:45.00 (4:23.90 in the 1500m). Time must have been run on 1/1/2023 or later, and the winner of the Sir Walter Qualifier must have run these marks to gain entry into the 2023 Sir Walter Miler Elite Field.
What else is going on?
In case you didn’t hear, the Sir Walter Miler is back this year on Friday, August 4th at Meredith College.
The Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile is also back, and will again be the day after Sir Walter: Saturday, August 5th. Sign up to run your fastest mile ever!
The new season of the Summer of Miles podcast starts soon. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
Run with the Pros is moving to the WakeMed Cross Country course this year. More parking!
Want trackside seating and exclusive swag? Get the 2023 Sir Walter Miler Very Important Spectator package!
2023 Summer of Miles
Tuesday, June 6 – Pop Up Miles – Week 1 at Williams Stadium
Tuesday, June 13 – Pop Up Miles – Week 2 at Williams Stadium
Tuesday, June 20 – Pop Up Miles – Week 3 at Williams Stadium
Tuesday, June 27 – Pop Up Miles – Week 4 at Williams Stadium
Thursday, June 29 – Sir Walter Qualifier at Meredith College
July – Tour de Walter
Friday, August 4 – Sir Walter Miler
Saturday, August 5 (AM) – Run with the Pros
Saturday, August 5 (PM) – Raleigh RunDown Downhill Mile