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08 September 2023 at 11:27AM

The race for the Fastest Firm of 2023 continues…

London News Announcement Global San Francisco São Paulo

It's been a hectic few months for relay participants, but as we reach the final third of the year the competition for the Fastest Firm of the year is heating up!

06 July 2023 at 9:28AM

Six months down, six more to go!

Blog Announcement Global

We're halfway there! Let's look back at what's happened over the last six months, before looking forward to what promises to be an even bigger six months ahead.

24 May 2023 at 9:31AM

London calling the Square Mile’s fastest – will that be your firm?

Blog London Race Preview Announcement Global Race Launch

This September, the relay returns to the Guildhall Yard, with some of the biggest firms in the world competing for the ultimate bragging rights.

11 April 2023 at 8:17AM

今年5月、ブルームバーグスクエア・マイル・リレーが東京に戻ってきます！This May, the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay returns to Tokyo!

News Race Preview Tokyo

28 March 2023 at 8:15AM

Coast to coast: The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay heads to New York and San Francisco!

Blog News Race Preview Announcement Global New York San Francisco

From June to July the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will be going coast to coast to find out the fastest firms in New York and San Francisco!

23 February 2023 at 12:35PM

The 2023 relay series has officially begun!

Blog Mumbai News Dubai Global Race Results

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay is well and truly back, with our first two races of the year dominating the month of February. Let's look at what Dubai and Mumbai had to offer!

23 January 2023 at 10:41AM

Welcome to 2023! Here’s what you can expect…

It's a new year and we've put together some of the moments to watch out for in 2023!

08 December 2022 at 4:29PM

The return of the relay – 2022 Bloomberg Square Mile Relay wrap up

London Announcement Dubai Global New York São Paulo Singapore Sydney

As we prepare for the next year of racing action, here's a full recap of what has been an incredible return to relay running in 2022!

27 September 2022 at 9:41AM

Brace yourself relay runners – our new app is now LIVE!

Blog News Virtual Club Announcement Global

The new Bloomberg Square Mile Virtual Club is available to download - rally your colleagues and embrace the new features and functionality that the enhanced Virtual Club has to offer!

10 August 2022 at 11:31AM

Sydney – join us for the final relay of 2022!

Blog Announcement Global Sydney

As 2022 draws to a close, we couldn't finish without heading to Sydney for one last race!

10 August 2022 at 9:34AM

Singapore – your time is now!

Blog Announcement Global Singapore

On Thursday 13 October 2022, it’s game time as teams of 10 runners will race around The Promontory. Who will be crowned Singapore's fastest firm 2022?

20 June 2022 at 10:09AM

The relay returns to São Paulo this August!

Blog Announcement São Paulo

This August the relay makes its way to Brazil, as racers will compete in the Parque do Povo for the title of fastest team in São Paulo!

16 June 2022 at 10:13AM

London – are you ready to race again this September?

Blog London Announcement Global

Get ready London - this September the relay comes to Guildhall Yard!

13 May 2022 at 9:26AM

The big bike commute

Blog News

It's time to beat the traffic, save on fuel prices and stay ahead of your fitness. Making the change to riding a bike to work will have positive, everlasting effects on your health and your pockets - read on and find out how.

13 May 2022 at 9:22AM

A dip in the ocean: open water swimming for everyone

Blog News

What is open water swimming? Why is it a thing and what are the benefits of doing it? Read on as we dive into the depths of open water swimming

21 April 2022 at 11:31AM

The causes of stress and how to deal with it

Blog Virtual Club Global

As it's Stress Awareness Month, we want you to know and understand the causes of stress so that you are better equipped on dealing with your personal stress and wellbeing triggers.

17 March 2022 at 10:07AM

How can we tackle Employee Wellbeing in a post-Covid era?

Blog News

How have the effects of the last 2 years impacted Employee Wellbeing - and how can employers and the employed move forward in this post-Covid era?

09 February 2022 at 8:07PM

Emirates Steel wins the Sixth Bloomberg Square Mile Relay in Dubai

News Dubai

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Global Race Series came back with a bang in Dubai yesterday, with Emirates Steel crowned the ‘fastest firm’ in the city with an accumulative team time of 59:12!

18 January 2022 at 8:26AM

Get ready Dubai, the relay is back!

Dubai

It's all systems go as we gear up for the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Dubai - the first race back after an almost two year hiatus.

01 December 2021 at 11:00AM

Harnessing peak performance at work

Blog

What is peak performance at work and how can we harness it? We share our top hacks to help you reach your performance potential at work.

22 November 2021 at 10:00AM

Alpin’s story of unity and togetherness during difficult times

Dubai

Find out out how construction sustainability consultancy Alpin, have used the Virtual Club to increase their team ethic during the pandemic.

11 November 2021 at 11:00AM

Our favourite wellbeing podcasts to listen to on your commute

Blog

Looking for a new podcast? We share our favourite wellbeing podcasts that you should be listening to on your daily commutes.

11 October 2021 at 9:00AM

Square Mile Sport offers energy and resilience training in partnership with Impact Human Performance

News Announcement

Square Mile Sport has teamed up with high performance training solution Impact Human Performance in an exciting new partnership.

07 October 2021 at 11:00AM

Top tips for reducing stress at work

Blog

Check out our top tips to help your reduce stress at work and become a happier and effective employee.

20 September 2021 at 10:30AM

5 Reasons why you should redefine your commute

Blog

Change the way you commute and discover new ways to improve your wellbeing.

17 August 2021 at 8:56AM

The Relay returns to Dubai in February

Announcement Dubai

The wait is finally over! After nearly a two-year absence the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will light up the streets of Dubai again on the evening of Wednesday, 9th February.

10 August 2021 at 11:19AM

Working from home: How we’ve fared so far and what we’ve learnt

Virtual Club Global

Working from home was becoming an increasing trend prior to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, as employers offer their employees greater degrees of flexibility and convenience

28 July 2021 at 3:29PM

Virtual Club adds Frankfurt as new city

Frankfurt Announcement

Frankfurt has been added as a brand new city to the Bloomberg Square Mile portfolio of global financial cities.

13 May 2021 at 12:31PM

5 ways to practice mindfulness in everyday life

Virtual Club

It’s all too easy to cram every minute of your day with “stuff” – whether it’s work, family, hobbies, life admin, or browsing social media. But do you ever really take any time out from the constant distractions of life – time that enables you to quieten your mind, relax, and hit the ‘reset’ button?

14 April 2021 at 8:08AM

Virtual Club launches Sydney Virtual Relay

Virtual Club Announcement Sydney

With a growing global footprint, Bloomberg Square Mile Relay is excited to announce the launch of the very first Virtual Bloomberg Square Mile Relay event in Sydney, Australia.

25 March 2021 at 12:28PM

The age of the microbreak

Virtual Club Global

We are working longer hours than before, experiencing significantly less in-person interaction with others, and reports of stress and burnout are on the rise. Taking regular 'microbreaks' has never been more important.

03 March 2021 at 10:57AM

Channel your inner Strava artist with a creative new challenge

Virtual Club

Strava fans rejoice. We are excited to announce that Strava activities can now be synced to the Virtual Club platform.

24 February 2021 at 11:28AM

Employee engagement is going through a revolution

Virtual Club

Now is the time for organisations to proactively protect and nurture wellbeing through social connectivity, encourage activities that promote mental and physical health, and to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

04 February 2021 at 2:23PM

Get rowing for points: welcome to the Virtual Club’s latest addition

Virtual Club Announcement

There’s nothing quite like an all-body workout, and it’s time for the humble rowing machine to step into the Virtual Club spotlight.

10 September 2020 at 4:00PM

August Virtual Hero: Jose Eduardo Garcia

Virtual Club São Paulo

The beginning of a new month is a chance to reflect and honour the phenomenal people who went The Extra Mile last month.

10 September 2020 at 5:00AM

August Virtual Hero: Linna Chan

Hong Kong Virtual Club

The beginning of a new month is a chance to reflect and honour the phenomenal people who went The Extra Mile last month.The beginning of a new month is a chance to reflect and honour the phenomenal people who went The Extra Mile last month.

08 September 2020 at 12:00PM

The relay returns to London!

London Virtual Club Announcement Race Launch

In an exciting and innovative new development, Virtual Club members affiliated to London on the platform will be able to run with their colleagues against their city rivals.

07 September 2020 at 11:04AM

Virtual Club – Our Partner Charities

Virtual Club

Find out which fantastic charities we are supporting across the globe through The Extra Mile program and the Virtual Club

04 September 2020 at 12:34PM

The Virtual Club – August Review

Virtual Club

August was another fantastic month for the Virtual Club! Our global community smashed the target of 300,000 activity points earned in the month to unlock the next US$90,000 donation to The Extra Mile, which will go towards supporting our partner charities in each city. A huge thank you to everyone who ran, jogged and walked to help unlock this funding.

14 August 2020 at 7:00AM

July Virtual Hero: Baldwin Emmanuel Choy

Hong Kong Virtual Club

The beginning of a new month is a chance to reflect and honour the phenomenal people who went The Extra Mile in the Virtual Club last month.

07 August 2020 at 2:00AM

“To be honest, it was a huge surprise”

Virtual Club Singapore

“To be honest, it was a huge surprise”. Those were the words of SimCorp’s Guillaume Rondy when he found out he had won the first ever Global 5km Race as part of the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Virtual Club.

23 July 2020 at 12:37PM

Meet Alastair Stanley: The Virtual Club’s first global winner

Virtual Club

Earlier this month Bloomberg’s Alastair Stanley made history by winning the first ever Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Virtual Club race, the Global 1 mile race.

10 July 2020 at 10:00AM

“We are all really excited about the potential of the Virtual Club”

Virtual Club Global

We sat down with Square Mile Sport Managing Director, James Hassett, to find out more about the Virtual Club.

09 July 2020 at 10:00AM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Virtual Club set for debut virtual race

Race Preview Virtual Club Global

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Virtual Club is set to host its first ever virtual race following its launch last week.

08 July 2020 at 7:41AM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay launches Virtual Club

Virtual Club Announcement Global

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay, a world-renowned corporate team running series, has announced the launch of its new Virtual Club as it aims to ensure continuity in convening its global community, motivating personal health through exercise and delivering positive social impact.

05 May 2020 at 8:30AM

A virtual sporting world

News Global

In the absence of some of the world’s favourite sporting events to both watch and participate in, sports fans, athletes and casual runners around the globe are turning to something different to get their regular fix: digital and virtual competitions or events.

30 April 2020 at 9:43AM

Training during lockdown: Anne Rees

News Global

Everyone’s training will be massively impacted from recent government restrictions across the globe. One of the Square Mile Sport team shares how their training has changed from before the UK lockdown until now and how it’s affected her fitness.

07 April 2020 at 10:02AM

The people that make it happen: Charlie Evans

Global

In this second part of the series we spoke with Square Mile Sport’s Digital Marketing Manager, Charlie Evans who has been in post since January 2019.

03 April 2020 at 10:20AM

10 Best Running Films

Global

Looking for something to watch? We've put together a list of our top 10 films about running so you can get your running fix from the comfort of your own home, and with a bit of popcorn.

31 March 2020 at 10:51AM

The people that make it happen: Adam Roberts

Global

In this first instalment of a new series we find out more about Project Director, Adam Roberts.

06 March 2020 at 9:39PM

Reserve Bank of India wins the second edition of the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay in Mumbai

Mumbai Race Results

The second edition of the 2020 Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Global Race Series took place in Mumbai today with Reserve Bank of India winning the race and being named the ‘fastest firm in the city’.

04 March 2020 at 5:30AM

All you need to know about the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Mumbai 2020

Mumbai Race Preview

To get you in the mood for what promises to be another fantastic and exciting evening, we’ve put together this useful guide for everything you need to know about the hugely anticipated event.

18 February 2020 at 4:53PM

Date set for Bloomberg Square Mile Relay New York 2020

New York Race Launch

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will return to New York on Thursday, May 7 2020, following a sold-out race in 2019.

17 February 2020 at 6:00AM

Going The Extra Mile for Mumbai

With just 20 days until the Mumbai leg of the Bloomberg Square Mile Global Relay Series on Friday 6th March, we’re taking a look back on last year’s winning cause – Livelihood.

13 February 2020 at 8:40AM

Emirates Steel wins the fifth Bloomberg Square Mile Relay in Dubai

Dubai Race Results

The first race of the 2020 Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Global Race Series kicked off in Dubai yesterday with Emirates Steel named as the ‘fastest firm in the city for a second year running with a time of 1:00:48 following their first place finish.

10 February 2020 at 1:46PM

All you need to know about the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Dubai 2020

Race Preview Dubai

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will take over the DIFC, Dubai for the 5th time on Wednesday, 12 February as 100 teams will again take their places on the start line and we’ve put together this handy guide for everything you need to know about the event

20 November 2019 at 9:44AM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay to return to London in 2020

London Race Launch

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will return to London on Thursday, 24th September 2020, marking the 14th year since the initial race in the capital.

30 October 2019 at 9:38PM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay to return to Sydney in 2020 as organisers announce headline sponsorship extension

Announcement Sydney

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will return to Sydney for the fifth time on Thursday, 26th March 2020, following a sold-out event in 2019.

17 October 2019 at 4:45PM

Macquarie clinch Bloomberg Square Mile Relay title for a seventh consecutive time

Race Results Singapore

Macquarie remain unbeaten in Singapore’s biggest corporate relay event as over 1,480 participants swapped ties for trainers to race for corporate glory in Singapore’s financial district.

16 October 2019 at 3:58PM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay to return to San Francisco in 2020

Announcement Race Launch San Francisco

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay heads to San Francisco for the fourth time on Thursday, June 11 2020.

16 October 2019 at 7:38AM

All you need to know about the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Singapore 2019

Race Preview Singapore

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will take over The Promontory @ Marina Bay, Singapore for the 7th time on Thursday, 17 October, with the biggest event in the global series this year.

27 September 2019 at 10:29AM

Jump Trading win Bloomberg Square Mile Relay London

London Race Results

Jump Trading were crowned the “fastest firm in the City” following their first-place finish in the 13th running of the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay London.

25 September 2019 at 2:43PM

Meet Team BloombergNEF

London

Ahead of the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay London 2019, we caught up with Isabelle from Bloomberg to find out how her BloombergNEF team is shaping up for the race.

24 September 2019 at 2:58PM

All you need to know about the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay London 2019

London Race Preview

A maximum 120 teams will again take their places on the start-line and we’ve put together this handy guide for everything you need to know about the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay London 2019.

23 August 2019 at 2:06PM

Team from Itaú Unibanco wins Sao Paulo’s Bloomberg Square Mile Relay

Race Results São Paulo

Yesterday, 80 teams from Sao Paulo’s leading companies raced against each other at the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay in the heart of Sao Paulo. Champions Itaú Unibanco took the coveted trophy and the title of “fastest firm in the city”.

20 August 2019 at 3:14PM

All you need to know about the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Sao Paulo 2019

São Paulo

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will take over Sao Paulo for the third time on 22 August. We’ve put together this handy guide for everything you need to know about the race.

30 July 2019 at 12:52PM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay to return to Mumbai in 2020

Mumbai Race Launch

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will be returning to the Jio Garden in Mumbai on Thursday, 6 March 2020.

18 June 2019 at 3:59PM

Dodge & Cox regain San Francisco title

Race Results San Francisco

Over 45 of the Largest Financial and Technology Institutions From Around the City Raced in Support of America Scores

18 June 2019 at 3:50PM

What it means to take part in the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay

San Francisco

Ahead of our race in San Francisco on Thursday, we spoke to last year's Fastest Team captain, Kate from Strava, about what it means to take part in the race, and what they are most looking forward to on Thursday.

18 June 2019 at 3:39PM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay – Mid Season review 2019

Announcement Global

As we are fast approaching the mid-season point for the Global Series with our sixth race of the year taking place in San Francisco next week, we thought we’d look back on the success of the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Global Series so far in 2019.

18 June 2019 at 3:18PM

Barclays retain Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Tokyo title

Race Results Tokyo

70 teams from Tokyo’s leading companies raced against each other at the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay in the heart of the Marunouchi District in a record sold-out event. Returning champions Barclays once again took the coveted trophy and the title of “fastest firm in the city”, completing ten laps of the one-mile route in 51 minutes and 30 seconds.

18 June 2019 at 3:02PM

Citi wins New York’s Bloomberg Square Mile Relay

New York Race Results

105 teams from leading financial institutions raced in NYC’s financial district to support National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

18 June 2019 at 2:39PM

Bloomberg Square Mile Relay returns to São Paulo’s Parque do Povo

Announcement Race Launch São Paulo

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will make its third appearance in the Brazilian city on Thursday, 22 August 2019.

18 June 2019 at 2:25PM

Date confirmed for Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Dubai 2020

Announcement Dubai Race Launch

The globally-renowned corporate race series, the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay, has confirmed its return to Dubai for the fifth time on Wednesday, 12th February next year, hosted again at the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC).

21 March 2019 at 10:28AM

October date confirmed for Bloomberg Square Mile Relay Singapore

Announcement Race Launch Singapore

The Bloomberg Square Mile Relay will be returning to The Promontory @ Marina Bay in Singapore for the seventh time on Thursday, 17 October 2019.

27 February 2019 at 1:29PM

“A good opportunity for us to get together regardless of our fitness level.”

Announcement Dubai

The first Bloomberg Square Mile Relay of 2019 took place in Dubai two weeks ago, and with over 100 teams in the race, the event was a sell-out for the first time in the city! Whilst we were in Dubai, we caught up with the team captain from Winston & Strawn LLP, Shibeer Ahmed, to find out why their company was taking part in the race once again.

14 February 2019 at 7:30AM

Emirates Steel wins first relay of the 2019 Series

Dubai Race Results

Over 100 companies and organizations from across Dubai took on the one-mile (1.6km) course around Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) at the annual Bloomberg Square Mile Relay event yesterday. The race has gone from strength to strength over the years with the event being sold out for the first time this year, having grown rapidly since it launched in Dubai in 2016.