The Downville Mile

The Downville Mile Race Information

<h2><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>ZOOM!</strong></span></h2> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>You&#39;ve just entered the speed force, baby.</strong></span></h4> <p><em><strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">I&#39;m The Flash</span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> — and if there&#39;s one race I&#39;d never miss, it&#39;s <strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">The Downville Mile.</span></strong></span></em></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Welcome to the fastest mile race in South Carolina — a 1-mile lightning bolt down the streets of Greenville.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Downville Mile is where you come to let gravity do a little of the talking and your legs do the rest. This is a mile built for speed, swagger, and that special kind of joy that only happens when the course tilts downhill and your brain goes, &#34;we&#39;re doing WHAT pace right now?&#34;</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Whether you&#39;re faster than a speeding bullet or just want to see what it feels like to fly, this race is for YOU. The Open Mile is perfect for speedsters of every stride — your first mile, your fastest mile, your funnest mile.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Expect high-voltage energy, cheering crowds, and a brewery finish line that&#39;s literally the best place to catch your breath — <strong>Haulin Hops</strong> will be on site pouring cold ones for every finisher. Stick around for awards, music, and stories of the one time you almost outran your own shadow.</span></p> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>What&#39;s Included</strong></span></h5> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Finisher medal — the fastest mile deserves shiny proof</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Custom race bib — your superhero ID for the day</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Event-themed giveaways and exclusive swag hotter than your PR</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race sticker — bottle, laptop, or forehead if you&#39;re feeling bold, no judgment</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Chip timing with live results</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Complimentary race photos</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Post-race music and party with fellow speedsters</span></li></ul> <h5> </h5> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Race Day Details</strong></span></h5> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Why:</strong></span> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">To run the FASTEST MILE in the state — maybe your life.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>What:</strong></span> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Downville Mile</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Where:</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Start Line &#64; 65 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Finish Line &#64; 575 Mauldin Rd #200, Greenville, SC 29607</span></li></ul> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>When:</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Open Race (7:00&#43; min) – 6:30pm</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Open Race (5:30–7:00 min) – 6:45pm</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Elite Race (&lt;5:30 min) – 7:00pm</span></li></ul> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Awards:</strong></span> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Top 3 overall and age group awards. Finisher medals for all participants.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Course:</strong></span> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">1 mile, 100&#43; feet of glorious downhill. <a style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )" href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3270757700635032050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View course map</a></span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Results:</strong></span> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Think PR city — some runners have dropped over 30 seconds off their mile.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Packet Pickup:</strong></span> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Confluence Center, 575 Mauldin Rd #200, Greenville, SC 29607 — 5:00pm to 6:00pm</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )"><strong>Parking:</strong></span> <span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Parking is at the Confluence Center, which is at the FINISH LINE of the race. All participants must walk/run to the start line as their warm-up before their race begins — please plan your travel time so races can start on schedule. Beginner runners/walkers may be driven to the start line, but<strong> <em>all cars must be OFF THE COURSE by 6:00pm</em>.</strong></span></p>