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Cardiorespiratory Fitness

One Mile Run

Run one mile (1.609 km) as fast as possible. Walking is allowed.

2026 Presidential benchmark

source: whitehouse.gov · 2026-05-08
AgeBoysGirls
610:1511:20
79:2210:36
88:4810:02
98:319:30
107:579:19
117:329:02
127:118:23
136:508:13
146:267:59
156:207:59
166:087:59
17+6:067:59

How to administer

  1. 1Mark a one-mile course (4 laps of a 400m track) with a clear start/finish.
  2. 2Brief students on pacing — encourage even splits, not a sprint start.
  3. 3Start the class together; record finish time as the chest crosses the line.
  4. 4Cool-down walk for at least 3 minutes after.

Equipment

  • 400m track or measured course
  • Stopwatch (or app timer)
  • Cones for the start

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Cutting corners on inside lanes — keep students in lane 1 or 2.
  • Stopping the clock on the wrong runner in a mass-start scenario.
  • Skipping the warm-up; 5 minutes of mobility before reduces injury risk.

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Targets adjust automatically when you change sex or age.

Will my student earn the Award?

Pick a sex and age to see the 2026 Presidential benchmark for each event.

B-10

Age

CoreCurl-ups451 minute · reps
CorePlank119seconds held
CardioOne Mile Run7:57min:sec
Cardio20m Beep Test55laps
Upper BodyRight-Angle Push-ups22reps
Upper BodyPull-ups6reps
Rule: Meet the Presidential benchmark in at least one event in EACH of the three categories to earn the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
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Standards captured from whitehouse.gov/fitness on 2026-05-08.

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