Runners will get the chance to challenge an Olympic record set by a Harrow-born athlete who was the first ever person to run a mile in less than four minutes.
The countdown to the return of the Harrow half marathon is on, and for runners worried about not being ready for a 13.1 mile race, they can still sign up to the family fun mile.
The event will take runners on a tour of the borough on Sunday September 17, passing iconic landmarks, buildings, and open spaces.
What else is going on in Harrow?
Children as young as four can take part in the Sir Roger Bannister Family Mile, starting at Harrow School .
The race's namesake, Harrow's own Sir Roger Bannister, was the first person to break the four minute barrier for the one mile distance on May 6, 1954.
Local hero Sir Roger was born in Harrow in 1929, lived in Butler Road and was a pupil at Vaughan Primary School.
It will be a particularly special occasion for those children from Vaughan School who will be running the mile.
Headteacher, Andrew Griffin, said: "It’s a fantastic honour for the school to have such a recognised person, a true hero to lots of sports people.
"His achievement was one of the most momentous occasions we have seen in sporting history and for the children themselves, they’re also honoured to be part of that legacy."
The run will take place completely within the grounds of the school so the course will be traffic free.
The race will start at 9.20am and it will be chip timed so everyone can pitch their finish time against Sir Roger Bannister’s 3:59.4 minutes!
Everyone who completes the Sir Roger Bannister Family Mile will get a finishers medal.
The race costs £5 per person to enter and can be booked by clicking here .
Harrow's Half Marathon is back after a decade's hiatus, and will see MP Gareth Thomas taking part .
The race is being organised by Harrow Athletics Club, Active Training World and Harrow Council .
To sign up for the Harrow Half Marathon, click here .
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