Top U.S. Milers Lucas Bons, Stephanie Brokaw Headline Elite Field at 2025 America’s Mile Presented by VisitPITTSBURGH on July 11

PITTSBURGH, PA – A blazing-fast elite field featuring some of the country’s top middle-distance athletes will line up on the North Shore this Friday, July 11, for the 2025 America’s Mile presented by VisitPITTSBURGH. The event, held on the opening night of Picklesburgh, will culminate in the Elite Mile, where national-caliber athletes will battle for a share of the $25,700 prize purse—and a bonus $1,000 in “The Real Dill Chase”, a gender head-start race format.

Leading the men’s field is Lucas Bons (USA), a member of Eyestone Elite and owner of a blistering mile personal best of 3:54.82. Bons will be challenged by a deep field that includes Carter Cutting (3:57.25), Dan Schaffer of ZAP Endurance (3:57.47), Evert Silva of Notorious TC (3:58.11), and Ben Nagel, representing local team Pro Bike + Run Elite (3:58.26).

Rounding out the men’s elite lineup are:

• Tony Tonkovich – OVRC Elite (4:02.36)
• CJ Singleton – Unattached (4:03.84)
• Gabriel Planty – Unattached (4:04.80)

In the women’s race, Stephanie Brokaw enters as the top seed with a personal best of 4:29.06. She’ll face competition from former Emory standout Annika Urban (4:43.17), Hannah Long (4:44.01), and Maddie Salek, representing Pro Bike + Run Elite, who holds a best of 4:45.41.

As part of the “Real Dill Chase”, the women will start ahead of the men based on projected finish times. The first athlete—regardless of gender—to cross the finish line will earn the $1,000 winner-take-all bonus, adding a dramatic head-to-head element to an already electric night of racing.

Fans can catch all the action live along East and West General Robinson Street, or tune in to @P3RmovesPGH on Instagram for a live stream of the Elite Mile. The Elite races will begin at approximately 8:00 p.m., following seven heats of community and youth runners.

The event includes MOVE Mile presented by VisitPITTSBURGH, the Heroes Mile powered by Special Olympics Pennsylvania, the Kids of STEEL Mile presented by U. S. Steel, the Masters Mile presented by UPMC Health Plan, the Unstoppable Mile presented by Brooks, and the Run Varsity Mile presented by Brooks Future Run. More than 2,000 participants are expected.

To learn more or register, visit AmericasMile.com.

About P3R  

P3R is the region’s go-to premier sporting event and experience expert. While best known for the annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, P3R organizes up to 20 major events every year. With a rich history of working with top-tier clients such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Senior Games, and more, P3R brings operational excellence to every aspect of event planning and execution. We strive to inspire any and all to move with us. Read more at: P3R.org   Follow @P3RmovesPGH on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube  

About VisitPITTSBURGH  

VisitPITTSBURGH is the official tourism marketing and promotion agency of the Pittsburgh region. The organization is dedicated to generating business events, sports events and leisure travel. Read more at:  VisitPITTSBURGH.com.