Luxembourg 27.09.2025
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LËTZ MILE, The Luxembourg City Roadmile Liberty Avenue
LËTZ MILE, also known as the Luxembourg City Roadmile, is a unique road running event held on the Avenue de la Liberté in Luxembourg City. The race, which is part of the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the CSL (Cercle Sportif des Luxembourgeois), is a one-mile (1,609-meter) race.
Event Format and Categories
The event is designed to be inclusive, with multiple race categories to accommodate a wide range of participants:
- Elite Races: Separate races for elite male and female athletes, attracting international competitors.
- Youth Categories: Races for different age groups, such as the U14 (under 14) and U18 (under 18) for both boys and girls.
- Popular Mile: An open race for all ages and skill levels, including recreational runners and families.
The event’s course is a single lap on the Avenue de la Liberté, an iconic and central location in the city. The race day also includes animations, music from a DJ, and food stalls to create a festive atmosphere.
History
The LËTZ MILE race is a new event, with its first edition taking place in 2025 as part of the 25-year celebration of the CAL SPORA Luxembourg sports association. While the city of Luxembourg has a long and rich history, this specific one-mile road race is a recent addition to its athletic calendar.
Program
The program for the LËTZ MILE race, which take place on September 27, 2025, is a series of races staggered throughout the afternoon. The events are held on the Avenue de la Liberté in Luxembourg City.
Here is the schedule:
- 2:30 PM: U14 Girls’ Mile
- 2:45 PM: U14 Boys’ Mile
- 3:00 PM: U18 Girls’ Mile
- 3:15 PM: U18 Boys’ Mile
- 3:30 PM: Popular Mile (all categories, mixed)
- 4:30 PM: Elite Women’s Mile
- 5:00 PM: Elite Men’s Mile
- 5:15 PM: “Dem Charel seng lëtz’ten Mile” (A farewell race for a specific person, likely Charles *, with friends)
- 5:30 PM: Final Podium and Awards Ceremony
* Charel Grethen is a Luxembourgish middle-distance runner who has competed in the 800 and 1500 meters. His career highlights include multiple national records and appearances in major international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
Career Highlights
- Olympic Games: He has competed in two Olympic Games.
- Rio 2016: He participated in the 800-meter event.
- Tokyo 2020: He reached the 1500-meter final, an achievement that earned him the title of Luxembourgish Sportsman of the Year in 2021.
- European and World Championships: Grethen has consistently represented Luxembourg on the international stage.
- He finished 5th in the 3000-meter indoor final at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in Istanbul.
- He also competed in the World Championships, with his final one being in Tokyo.
- National Records: Grethen holds several Luxembourgish national records, including:
- Outdoor 1500m (3:32.86)
- Outdoor Mile (3:53.20)
- Indoor 1500m and 3000m
- Retirement: Charel Grethen announced his retirement from professional running, with the World Championships in Tokyo serving as his final competition.
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