Photos: USA Road Mile Championships

Craig Miller speeding toward the tape. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Over 3,100 runners took to Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis for the 8th Annual Medtronic TC 1 Mile, running in 7 separate waves. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Over 3,100 runners took to Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis for the 8th Annual Medtronic TC 1 Mile, running in 7 separate waves. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Over 3,100 runners took to Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis for the 8th Annual Medtronic TC 1 Mile, running in 7 separate waves. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Spectators cheered from the many pubs along the course. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Minnesota noted music personality Rupert was putting on a speed show for the crowd. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The first friends and family wave filled the street with runners of all ages and abilities. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Kellyn Johnson lead at the 3/4 mile point followed closely by Heather Kamph and Frances Koons. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The Corporate Team Challenge wave moves out fast for their early strides of the race. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The Corporate Team Challenge wave continues to be tight along the course. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Aaron Braun, second in 2011 had an aggressive race and lead most of the way, but couldn't hold off Craig Miller. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Aaron Braun, second in 2011 had an aggressive race and lead most of the way, but couldn't hold off Craig Miller. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

With bragging rights on the line the Corporate team challenge wave was as intense as the elites. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The Minnesota Team Circuit Championship waves included many of the top runners in the state. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The Minnesota Team Circuit Championship waves included many of the top runners in the state. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The Open wave enters the urban canyon of Nicollet Mall. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The Open wave enters the urban canyon of Nicollet Mall. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Heather Kampf is warming up and relaxing before the start. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Heather Kampf is warming up and relaxing before the start. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The Women's Championship wave was tightly packed until the last few hundred yards. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The elite women hit a fast pace very quickly. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Eventual champion Heather Kampf runs comfortably in the pack. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Eventual champion Heather Kampf runs comfortably in the pack. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Kellyn Johnson and Heather Kampf jockey for position at about 1/2 way. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Gwen Jorgensen, a member of the 2012 USA Triathlon Olympic Team just moved to St. Paul this week, and came out for some speed work. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The men's championship wave approaching the first quarter mile. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The men's championship wave approaching the half mile. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The men's pack strung out in the final meters as Craig Miller took the tape. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Craig Miller takes his 'victory lap'. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Craig Miller takes his 'victory lap'. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Champion Heather Kampf smiles and celebrates. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Women's podium: Heather Kampf (first), Alisha Williams (second) and Danielle Tauro (third). Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

The men's podium Craig Miller (first), Aaron Braun (second), and Scott Smith (third). Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us

Kampf breaking the tape for the win. Photo Paul Phillips, www.competitiveimage.us