The 4 × mile relay is an athletics track event in which teams comprise four runners who each complete one mile (1,609.344 metres) or slightly more than 4 laps on a standard 400 metre track.
The event is not often run as most legacy 440 yard tracks have been converted to 400 metres, thus making 4 × 1500 or 4 × 1600 metres easier to manage. However, the Penn Relays still includes an annual "Championship of America" 4 × mile event for men.
The World Athletics governing body does not recognise a World Record in this event. The World Best for men in the event is a time of 15:49.08 by an Irish team of Eamonn Coghlan, Marcus O'Sullivan, Frank O'Mara and Ray Flynn in 1985, representing an average of 3:57.3 per mile for each runner.
All-time top 23 Men Updated April 2024.
RankTimeTeamAthletesDatePlace115:49.08IrelandEamonn Coghlan , Marcus O'Sullivan , Frank O'Mara , Ray Flynn 17 August 1985Dublin215:51.91Villanova UniversitySean Donoghue (3:59.32)Charlie O' Donovan (4:00.09)Marco Langon (3:58.18)Liam Murphy (3:54.32)27 April 2024Philadelphia315:52.05Duck Track ClubMatt Wisner , James West , Cole Hocker , Cooper Teare 23 April 2022Eugene415:52.30University of VirginiaWes Porter (3:59.17)Will Anthony (4:00.95)Yasin Sado (3:56.97)Gary Martin (3:55.22)27 April 2024Philadelphia515:52.56Georgetown UniversityLucas Guerra (3:59.61)Parker Stokes (3:59.89)Camden Gilmore (3:58.82)Abel Teffra (3:54.26)27 April 2024Philadelphia615:59.57New ZealandTony Rogers , John Bowden , Michael Gilchrist , John Walker 2 March 1983Auckland716:02.4New ZealandKevin Ross , Tony Polhill , Dick Tayler , Dick Quax 3 February 1972Auckland816:03.24University of OregonMatt Centrowitz , Andrew Wheating , Shadrack Biwott , Galen Rupp 9 May 2009Eugene916:03.68Brooks BeastsDavid Ribich , Henry Wynne , Brannon Kidder , Izaic Yorks 26 January 2019New York City1016:04.54University of MichiganAndrew Ellerton , Mike Woods , Nick Willis , Nathan Brannen 30 April 2005Philadelphia1116:04.69On Athletics ClubBen Flanagan , Tom Elmer, Joe Klecker , Oliver Hoare 29 April 2022Philadelphia1216:05.0Oregon Track ClubRoscoe Divine , Wade Bell , Arne Kvalheim , David Wilborn 30 May 1968Eugene1316:07.39Iona UniversityNick Soldevere (3:59.78)Aiden Coles (4:05.36)Bradley Giblin (3:58.35)Damien Dilcher (4:03.91)27 April 2024Philadelphia1416:07.83Ex-Duck All-StarsMatthew Centrowitz (4:04.34), Charlie Hunter (4:00.58), Sam Prakel (3:59.46), Johnny Gregorek (4:03.45)21 April 2023Eugene1516:07.96University of ArkansasSharif Karie , Michael Power , Matthew Kerr , Seneca Lassiter 24 April 1999Philadelphia1616:08.54Athletics WestDan Aldridge , Doug Padilla , Tom Smith , Chuck Aragon 4 May 1984Eugene1716:08.65University of Notre DameCarter Solomon (3:59.06)CJ Singleton (4:02.17)Jake Renfree (4:05.01)Daelen Ackley (4:02.42)27 April 2024Philadelphia1816:08.81University of ArkansasMurray Link , Sharif Karie , Ryan Travis , James Karanu 29 April 2000Philadelphia1916:08.9University of OregonArchie San Romani , Vic Reeve , Keith Forman , Dyrol Burleson 12 May 1962Fresno2016:09.6Federal Republic of GermanyWalter Adams , Bodo Tümmler , Harald Norpoth , Jürgen May 24 June 1969West Berlin2116:09.67University of OregonSam Prakel , Edward Cheserek , Eric Jenkins , Mac Fleet 26 April 2014Philadelphia2216:09.84University of ArkansasMichael Taylor , Daniel Lincoln , Chris Mulvaney , Alistair Cragg 27 April 2002Philadelphia2316:10.6Villanova UniversityTom Gregan , Brian McElroy , Eamonn Coghlan , John Hartnett 27 April 2002Philadelphia
Women Updated May 2023.
RankTimeTeamAthletesDatePlace118:39.58University of OregonBrenda Bushnell , Leann Warren , Kathy Hayes , Claudette Groenendaal 5 May 1985Eugene219:00.46Athletics WestCathie Twomey , Mary Rapp , Lee Arbogast , Jill Jones 5 May 1985Eugene 319:17.3British Milers ClubJackie Hansford , Wendy Williams , Paula Gowing , Stella Harrod 10 July 1993Oxford 419:25.91Stanford UniversityLindsay Hyatt , Katie Hotchkiss , Alicia Craig , Sara Bei 24 April 2003Des Moines 519:37.78Flower Mound High SchoolNicole Humphries , Samantha Humphries , Alexandra Fox , Natalie Cook 12 March 2022New York City 619:40.67Saratoga Springs High SchoolEmily Bush , Ella Kurto , Alycia Hart , Mackenzie Hart 2 July 2021Oregon 719:45.37Niwot High SchoolLucca Fulkerson , Mia Prok , Stella Vieth , Madison Shults 2 July 2021Oregon 819:48.13Niwot High SchoolBella Nelson , Eva Klingbeil , Mia Prok , Madison Shults 19 June 2022Oregon 919:48.84Clemson UniversityCindy Duarte , Kerry Robinson , Judith Shepherd , Stephanie Weikert 13 March 1982Tallahassee 1019:49.10Saratoga Springs High SchoolElla Kurto , Alycia Hart , McKenzie Hart , Emily Bush 11 March 2022New York City 1119:50.34Flower Mound High SchoolAlexandra Fox , Nicole Humphries , Abbey Coberly , Samantha Humphries 11 March 2023Boston 1219:52.57University of Kentucky25 March 1989Stanford 1319:52.82Colorado State UniversityMarget Larson , Mary Ridder , Anya Sawyer , Katie Yemm 24 April 2003Des Moines 1419:53.42University of KansasAngela Pichardo , Jenna Bimbi , Megan Manthe , Laura Lavoie 24 April 2003Des Moines 1519:54.6USCShannon Clark , Julie Seleine , Elise Lyon , Lesley Noll 28 March 1987Stanford 1619:55.21Carolina Cavaliers11 March 2023Boston1719:56.80Suffern High SchoolChristy Goldman , Shelby Greany , Caroline Heidt , Kara McKenna 4 June 2006New Rochelle1819:56.92Texas TechBrionne Yosten , Bridget Tidwell , Stefanie Calhoun , Tracie Akerhielm 24 April 2003Des Moines
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