Cooks Gardens offers an iconic venue for runners & walkers of all ages and abilities to run a Mile at the same venue that Peter Snell set the world one mile record of 3m 54.4s on the 27 January 1962.

All finishers will receive an official time and certificate.

Entrants will compete in races based on age groups, and must compete in the section corresponding to their age and gender.

Official results will be available at the conclusion of the event.

Awards will be provided for the top three men and women overall. Additional spot awards for age and gender groups will also be drawn and presented.

“Come run a mile at the iconic Cooks Gardens, Whanganui, New Zealand”
Sir Peter Snell