The Downville Mile

Event Overview

• Race Name: The Downville Mile
• Date: Saturday, May 29, 2027
• Location: 575 Mauldin Rd #200, Greenville, SC 29607
• URL: The Downville Mile

Participant Feedback

One mile, straight downhill, on a summer evening. Over 100 feet of glorious elevation drop between the start line on Whitlee Court and the finish at the Confluence Center — a course built for exactly one purpose, which is to put a number on your watch that you did not think you had in you. Three seeded waves, so you are racing people at your own pace.

Course or Race Highlight

• Performance: Gravity is on your side the entire way.
• Waves: The waves are seeded so nobody is stranded alone or swallowed by a faster field.
• Elite Wave: Goes last, at 7:00 PM, which makes it a genuine spectacle to stand at the finish and watch.
• Logistics: Parking is at the finish line: participants walk or run up to the start as their warm-up.

Race Day Details

• What: The Downville Mile — three seeded waves: Open 7:00+, Open 5:30–7:00, and the Elite Race at 5:30 and under.
• When: Open (7:00+) at 6:30 PM, Open (5:30–7:00) at 6:45 PM, Elite at 7:00 PM.
• Where: Start line at 65 Whitlee Court: finish and parking at the Confluence Center.
• Packet Pickup: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Confluence Center, beginning 60 minutes prior to your event. No proxy pickups.

Course

One mile, point to point, with over 100 feet of glorious downhill from Whitlee Court to the Confluence Center. There is nothing technical and nothing to save yourself for — this is the fastest mile in the state and it is designed to be run flat out.

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Parking

Parking is free, at the Confluence Center, which is at the FINISH LINE of the race. All participants must walk or run to the start line as their warm-up before their race begins — please plan your travel time so races can start on schedule.

Aid Stations

• Course Water: No water stations on course — it is one mile.
• Finish Line: Water and three portable toilets are at the finish line.
• Hydration Sponsor: Wildly Charged is our official hydration sponsor.
• Post-Race: Haulin Hops pouring cold ones for every finisher.

What’s Included

• Fast Mile: 100+ Feet of Downhill, designed for your fastest mile.
• Custom Race Bib: Your badge of the journey.
• Chip Timing: Live results for your splits.
• Finisher Medal: To commemorate the triumph.

Race Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 3 finishers receive a trophy.
• Age Group Awards: Medals for the top 3 in each of 15 age categories.
• Series Recognition: Counts toward season-long age group recognition.
• Categories: 0–9, 10–12, 13–16, 17–19, 20–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–79, 80+.

Giving Back

Every Upstate Race Series event is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects our 30 races with 30 nonprofit organizations serving communities across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home.

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Groups & Teams

$5 Discount & Refund for Groups with 5+ Members.

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events. Join the fun and sign up as a team!

Good to Know

• Dogs: Yes, dogs are allowed on the course.
• Headphones: Yes, headphones or earbuds are allowed.
• Packet Pickup: No, someone else cannot pick up your packet.
• Registration: Yes, race-day registration is available on mobile devices.

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• Transfer Entry: To another runner
• Switch Distance: Change your race distance
• Update Details: Modify personal information
• Non-refund: All entries are final, no refunds or deferrals.

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