We’re putting $40,000 on the table for America’s fastest high school boy and girl miler.

Marathon Sports and Diadora are offering a $40K NIL agreement to the first high school boy to break 4:00 in the mile and the first high school girl to run under 4:35 while competing in the Mezzofondo distance spike.

Hit that mark, and you become eligible to sign a $40,000 NIL contract with us, promoting the spike, telling your story, and becoming the athlete connected to one of the boldest product launches in the sport.

We believe this spike can change the conversation. It was engineered in Italy, refined over two years in the lab and on the track, and the early results tell the story. This includes back-to-back PRs from Marco Langon in his first two races wearing it.

We collaborated on this project to push the boundaries of performance and opportunity for young athletes. If you’re ready to take your shot at winning a $40K deal and a place in history, get your pair of the Mezzofondo and get training.

NIL agreements will comply with state association, school, and NCAA guidelines.

Mezzofondo Mile – NIL Terms Summary

Award 

• $40,000 NIL deal offered to the first male and first female U.S. high school athletes to hit the qualifying times in the Diadora Mezzofondo spike. 

Eligibility 

• Must be enrolled in a U.S. high school at the start of the 2025–2026 school year and deemed eligible for interscholastic competition by their state association.

• Must be eligible for NIL under your state high-school athletic association’s NIL rules. 

• Must run during the Performance Window: 
  Dec 8, 2025 → March 15, 2026

Qualifying Times 

• Male: Sub-4:00 Mile or approved 1600m equivalent 

• Female: Sub-4:35 Mile or approved 1600m equivalent 

• 1500m and 1600m conversions must use widely accepted standards (NFHS / WA). 

Required Footwear 

• Performance must be completed exclusively in the Diadora Mezzofondo spike. 

• No modifications allowed. Proof may be required. 

Verification Requirements 

• Sanctioned race (NFHS, USATF, or equivalent) 

• Fully automatic timing (F.A.T.) 

• Official, publicly posted results 

• Verification of footwear and eligibility may be required 

NIL Agreement 

• Qualifying performance grants eligibility for a $40,000 NIL deal; the Athlete is not required to sign. 

• NIL agreement requires parent/guardian consent if under 18. 

• NIL term lasts 1 year from signing and expires automatically at the end of the term. 

• NIL delivers commercial promotional rights only—no performance obligations, no pay-for-play. 

Other Important Notes 

• Taxes are the Athlete’s responsibility. 

• Offer is non-transferable. 

• Terms may be updated prospectively, but cannot affect previously verified results.