The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are in full swing, and the Men’s Mile looks set to be a standout event. The classic distance has been revived for the Games in place of its metric equivalent of the 1500m, and the event boasts a high-class field with plenty of home interest. Josh Kerr, who recently broke the world record for the distance, is the clear favourite; however, there are several in the field who could give him a hard time, including compatriot, 2022 world Champion Jake Wightman, young sensation Cam Myers and another former world champion, Timothy Cheruiyot.
Commonwealth Games Men’s Mile Odds At William Hill
There are a couple of points to note here. Firstly, Josh Kerr is favourite for a reason. The Scotsman has won global titles and broke the mile world record in style at the London Diamond League, clocking 3.42.66. Kerr’s 1500m split of 3.27.62 also put him top of the world rankings for the shorter event, which is run more frequently, ahead of Myers. In the past, Kerr has proved himself to be a superb championship racer, not just an athlete who can churn out fast times with the help of pacemakers and wave lights. He has looked superb in qualifying, and I see him as the man to beat. However, I think that odds of 2/5 are way too short given the calibre of the other men in the field. Check out the latest Commonwealth Games Betting Odds from William Hill, one of the best betting sites in the UK.
| Athlete | Odds at William Hill |
|---|---|
| Josh Kerr | 2/5 |
| Cameron Myers | 2/1 |
| Jake Wightman | 6/1 |
| Timothy Cheruiyot | 12/1 |
| Jake Heywood | 20/1 |
| Brian Komen | 50/1 |
| Thomas Keen | 66/1 |
| Adam Spencer | 66/1 |
| Tshepo Tshite | 100/1 |
Odds correct at 09:45 BST on 31st July 2026. Odds subject to change.
Commonwealth Games Betting Tips
I was disappointed that none of the bookies was offering each-way odds. If that were the case, then I think a punt on Wightman or Cheruiyot would be fantastic value. Here is my rundown on the top contenders.
Josh Kerr: 2/5
Kerr is not shy of stating his ambitions, and he usually delivers. He was very public about his aim to break the world record in London and has been equally outspoken about how much it would mean to him to win the Commonwealth title on home soil. As well as being the fastest man in history he is also capable of winning races off a slower pace. I agree with him being favourite, however, the odds are way too short. When Kerr gets into top shape, he usually has a limited time at that level. I personally think that the Commonwealths are close enough to his London performance for him to hold that peak. That said, victory is not a forgone conclusion, and his chances are probably a little under 70%.
Cameron Myers: 2/1
The 20-year-old Aussie has burst onto the scene this year with impressive wins in the Mile in the Prefontaine Classic at the Eugene Diamond League and a great win over 1500m in Paris. His 3.28 clocking was a world lead until Kerr eclipsed it enroute to his Mile world record. Myers has been running with no fear this season and has the potential to upset the odds. 2/1 is great value.
Jake Wightman: 6/1
Kerr’s compatriot Wightman goes about his business in a more understated way. But there is no doubting his quality or pedigree as a Championship racer. Wightman won the World title over 1500m in 2022. Since then, he has endured a few setbacks with injury; however, he placed second at the World Championships over 1500m last year and has clocked 3.29 this year. It is, though, a performance that went slightly under the radar that makes me think that 6/1 is great value. Wightman clocked 2.12.77 for 1000m to place him second only to Seb Coe on the British all-time list. He finished second to Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, who broke the world record with 2.11.83. Wightman finished ahead of a number of classy middle-distance operators, proving that he is in top shape.
Timothy Cheruiyot: 12/1
Regular watchers of the Diamond League will know that Cheruiyot rarely runs a bad race. He has a great finish, and his consistency and tactical awareness are clear to see. He has clocked 3.30 for 1500m this year, so he is obviously in decent shape. If there was an each-way market, I would say he would be a great shout. I don’t think he has quite enough to win in Glasgow, but he is a strong contender.
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