The Golden Mile, will once again see runners of all ages and abilities take to the town's streets on Saturday 10th September 2016.

Over sixty years after Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile barrier, up to 300 runners will be able to tackle the iconic distance on closed roads through Stowmarket, finishing on the Recreation Ground, on Finborough Road, just as The Stowmarket Beach Party gets going.

The gun-timed race, will start at 2pm at Combs Ford Recreation Ground continue up Ipswich Street, swing around the back of Asda superstore and finish through the impressive Stowmarket Memorial gates, which will be opened especially for the occasion.

There will be medals and goody bags for all finishers, trophies for first, second and third placed male and female. Advance entry fees are only £3 per entrant (£5 on the day) and all profits will go to local hospice fundraiser, Trust Maria.

Current course men’s record is held at 4:35.29 (2014). Women’s record is 5:29.78 (2015) – are you ready to take on the challenge?