3D Events and Rock N Road Run Co are delighted to host the Fifth ‘Festival of the Mile, sponsored by Rathbones’, a fun and inclusive running (and beer chugging) event that will return to the track at FB Fields (Jersey) on a Sunday 19 July 2026 and raise funds for the Jersey Heart Support Group.
The Festival of the Mile event is aimed at every type of runner, it has been designed to be fun and have a festival vibe. We want to welcome runners (solo and teams) of all abilities to take on a series of mile long running (and drinking) challenges!
The Beer Mile is sponsored by Randalls, who will be providing cold draught larger and a cold non alcoholic larger to ensure all runners are well fuelled – what more could you want!
The Mile Challenges – Solo (16+/18+)
- The Mile and Handicap Mile (16+): 1 Mile all out and 1 Mile levelled out based on your time on ‘The Mile’ | £15.00 // £19.00 // £23.00
- The Randalls Beer Mile (18+ only): 4 x 400m with a beer needing to be chugged before every lap. A true test of endurance! Alcohol-free beer and gluten-free cider available | £18.00 // £22.00 // £26.00
- The Triple Ticket (18+ only): All the above | £31.00 // £35.00 // £39.00
The Junior Mile – Solo (6-15 yrs)
- The Junior Mile: 1 Mile all out as well as the Chase the Heart Race | £6.00 // £7.50 // £9.00
The Family Mile Relay – Teams of four runners (2x children 6-15 yrs and 2x adults aged 16+)
- The Family Mile – Team Relay : x4 runners doing 400m each | £22.00 //£26.00 //30.00
The Mascot 400 – Solo (18+)
- The Mascot 400: 400m all out, wearing a mascot costume
The Mile Challenges – Teams of two runners (16+/18+)
- The Mile – Team relay (16+) : x2 runners doing 800m each | £19.00//23.00//27.00
- The Randalls Beer Mile Relay (18+ only): x2 runners doing 800m each, with a beer needing to be chugged before every lap | £27.50 // £31.50 // £35.50
- The Team Double Ticket (18+ only) | £44.00 // £48.00 // 52.00
The Mile Challenges – Teams of four runners
- The Mile – Team relay (16+) : x4 runners doing 400m each | £33.00//£37.00// £41.00
- The Randalls Beer Mile Relay (18+ only): x4 runners doing 400m each, with a beer needing to be chuggedbefore every lap | £44.00 // £48.00 // £52.00
- The Team Double Ticket (18+ only): | £66.00 // £70.00 // £74.00
* All tickets are subject to a admin fee on Race Nation. Ticket price includes event organisation, timing, medical cover and beer for ‘Randalls Beer Mile’ races.
Approximate Schedule of Events for 2025
- 10:30 – Registration Opens: The Track at FB Fields
- 11:15 – Festival of the Mile commences:
- The Junior Mile (Solo)
- The Family Mile (Team Relay)
- The Mile (Solo)
- The Mile (Team Relay)
- The Handicap Mile (Solo)
- The Mascot 400m (Solo)
- The Randalls Beer Mile (Solo)
- The Randalls Beer Mile (Team Relay)
- Prize-giving
- 17:00 – Event Close
Official Charity
The event is delighted to raise funds and awareness for Jersey Heart Support Group, who provide support and comfort to those who have been diagnosed with the heart condition.
Results
- To view the Festival of the Miles results from the 2025 event please click here
- To view the Festival of the Miles results from the 2024 event please click here
- To view the Festival of the Miles results from the 2023 event please click here
- To view the Festival of the Miles results from the 2022 event please click here
Course Records
To view the Festival of the Mile Course records please click here
Our Partners and Sponsors
Rathbones
Rock n Road Run Co is Jersey’s first running-speciality store. Its three owners are passionate and experienced runners who want to help grow the local running community and provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for all runners. Rock n Road offer a range of high quality running shoes, apparel, gear and nutrition as well as training plans, coaching, gait analysis, strength & conditioning and various run groups for all levels. They also run a small cafe serving delicious coffee and tasty snacks to fuel your running journey. To learn more about Rock n Road visit https://rocknroad.je
