On June 26, the world’s greatest middle-distance runner will take a shot at one of the most enduring barriers in sport.
Faith Kipyegon, the reigning world record holder in both the 1,500m and the mile, is attempting to become the first woman in history to break the four-minute mile. The attempt will take place in Paris as part of Nike’s Breaking4 event, an ambitious, standalone project designed to help Kipyegon chase something that’s never been done before.
Nike is pulling out all the stops for this attempt, from bespoke spikes to a custom race setup. The event recalls the energy of Eliud Kipchoge’s Breaking2 in 2017 and his sub-two-hour marathon in 2019—but this time, it’s a track, not a road, and it’s a mile, not 26.2.
Kipyegon will need to cut nearly eight seconds off her own 4:07.64 world record to make it happen.
The stakes are massive. And if you want to witness it, here’s how.
Attend the Attempt in Paris
The event takes place on Thursday, June 26 at Stade Charléty in Paris.
It’s free to attend, but fans must register in advance through Nike. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. CEST, with official programming beginning at 7:00 p.m. Kipyegon’s attempt is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
Watch the Livestream
Nike will broadcast the event live across several global platforms:
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Douyin
- Prime Video
The livestream starts at 7:15 p.m. CEST (1:15 p.m. Eastern) on June 26 and will be available worldwide, with a replay going live shortly afterward. Here’s the link to the Breaking4 livestream on Nike’s YouTube channel.
Or you can live stream the event via the embedded video above on June 26. Be sure to click the bell to be notified. And subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Breaking4 content in the lead-up and after Kipyegon’s historic run.
The broadcast is being produced by Box To Box Films, the studio known for its sports storytelling work on Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Sprint, so viewers can expect a cinematic approach to coverage.
Follow Marathon Handbook’s Live Coverage from Paris
Marathon Handbook will be reporting live from Paris throughout the day and evening of June 26, offering our audience direct access to one of the most anticipated events of the year.
Our editorial team will be on-site at Stade Charléty to deliver:
- Live race coverage from inside the stadium
- Behind-the-scenes reporting on warmups, pacing strategy, and race execution
- Exclusive photos, videos and in-the-moment scenes from the track, the crowd, and the athlete area. Follow us on Instagram here
- Post-attempt analysis, including an instant reaction podcast (subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts here and on Spotify here)
Expect coverage that goes beyond the livestream, giving you the atmosphere, context, and stories behind the performance.
All coverage will be published on our home page, with live updates on social platforms before, during, and after the race. We’ll also embed the live stream on our live coverage page on race day.
The Breaking4 Documentary
In the days leading up to the race, Nike and Box To Box Films will release a two-part documentary titled Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile.
- Episode 1 debuts June 20 on Prime Video
- Episode 2 will be released in July
The series includes exclusive footage of Kipyegon’s training and prep, interviews with her team, and an inside look at the performance technology Nike developed for the event. It will be available in 11 languages and stream globally on Prime Video.
Why It Matters
The four-minute mile isn’t just a number, it’s a threshold that reshaped running when Roger Bannister broke it in 1954. Since then, it’s been crossed by thousands of men. But for women, it has remained out of reach.
Faith Kipyegon doesn’t need this to prove anything. She’s already one of the greatest runners of all time, with Olympic golds, world titles, and world records to her name. But this race is about what’s possible, not just what’s been done before.
Whether she runs 3:59 or not, this attempt redefines the ceiling for women in distance running. And that makes it worth watching.
Marathon Handbook will be there to see it happen, and to bring you every moment.
