Mow Cop Killer Mile
1 mile uphill road race in Mow Cop with a steep climb to Mow Cop Castle and gradients reaching 25%.
| Date | Thursday 7th May, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1M + other events: junior races |
| Location | Mow Cop |
| Town/City | Stoke on Trent |
| Area | Staffordshire |
| Website | Visit website |
The Killer Mile is a 1 mile uphill road race in Mow Cop, Staffordshire, climbing from Scholar Green to the summit at Mow Cop Castle. The course gains around 570ft of elevation in a continuous ascent with gradients reaching 25 percent.
The route follows closed roads through the Cheshire and Staffordshire border countryside before finishing beside the historic castle viewpoint. Known as one of the UK’s toughest uphill mile races, the event combines steep climbing, fast road running and strong community support along the route.
Results
| Results | Verification Status |
|---|---|
| 2026 results | Verified |
| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Verified |
- Verified
- Chip timing company
- Organiser
- Organiser’s website
- Community
- Social/Other
- Pending
- Results pending
