The Downville Mile

Upstate Race Series / Upstate Road Series / Upstate Brew Series

The Downville Mile

1 MI

Run your fastest mile to date

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Sat, May 29

2027

6:30 PM

first start

Confluence Center

Greenville, SC

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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.

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Race Day Details

Saturday, May 29, 2027 at Confluence Center, 575 Mauldin Rd #200, Greenville, SC 29607. Get directions.

5:00 PM

Packet pickup opens

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Confluence Center, beginning 60 minutes prior to your event. No proxy pickups.

6:30 PM

Open wave (7:00+)

Start line at 65 Whitlee Court; finish and parking at the Confluence Center.

6:45 PM

Open wave (5:30–7:00)

The Downville Mile — three seeded waves: Open 7:00+, Open 5:30–7:00, and the Elite Race at 5:30 and under.

7:00 PM

Elite race

The elite wave goes last, at 7:00 PM, which makes it a genuine spectacle to stand at the finish and watch.

Finish

Cold ones at the finish

Afterward, Haulin Hops is on site pouring cold ones for every finisher, with music, awards, and stories of the one time you almost outran your own shadow.

Time limit

Twenty-minute cutoff

20 minutes to complete the mile.

After

Results and photos

Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page.

Course or Race Highlight

The mile is a brutal, honest distance and this is the friendliest possible version of it. Gravity is on your side the entire way, the waves are seeded so nobody is stranded alone or swallowed by a faster field, and the whole thing is over in the time it takes to read this page. The elite wave goes last, at 7:00 PM, which makes it a genuine spectacle to stand at the finish and watch.

One logistical thing to plan for: parking is at the finish line, and every participant walks or runs up to the start as their warm-up. Build that into your travel time. Beginners and walkers may be driven up, but all cars must be off the course by 6:00 PM. Afterward, Haulin Hops is on site pouring cold ones for every finisher, with music, awards, and stories of the one time you almost outran your own shadow.

The 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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Aid Stations

No water stations on course — it is one mile. Water and three portable toilets are at the finish line.

Hydration

Water at the finish lineHaulin Hops pouring cold ones for every finisher

What's Included

Included with every entry

Free Race Photos

Professional photos of every runner, free to download after the race.

Race-day perk

100+ Feet of Downhill

This is a course designed for one thing: your fastest mile.

What You Get

Finisher Medal

Every finisher

Race Socks

First 100 sign-ups

Race Tee

Add-on at registration

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Custom Race Bib + Chip Timing Live results with splits.

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Custom Race Tattoo + Stickers Race-day extras for every runner.

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Three Seeded Waves Race people who are actually running your pace.

From past races. See all race photos

Race Awards

Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack.

Age Group Awards (Male & Female)

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of 15 age categories will earn an age group medal — a custom piece to add to your finisher's lanyard at the end of the event.

Series Recognition

This race counts toward season-long age group recognition in these three series:

Upstate Road SeriesUpstate Brew SeriesUpstate Youth Series

Series Awards

Run the series and earn more than a finish:

Series Finisher — finish 5 races in a series to earn that series’ Finisher coin and Finisher tee. Free and earned on the course, never sold.

Upstate 250 Club — log 250 or more race miles across Upstate Race Series events in a season to earn the 250 Club buckle.

The Anchor Award — the runner with the most race miles across the Upstate Race Series keeps the Anchor Award for the year, and their name goes on it for good.

Age Group 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

This race supports

Clemson Sunrise Rotary

A Clemson Rotary club whose volunteer members run service projects and give grants to local charities. They host their own race too: Cupid Shuffle 5K.

Visit Clemson Sunrise RotaryCupid Shuffle 5KDonate 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 — you are not just running a race, you are funding the work of a neighbor. Upstate Giving Series.

Groups & Teams

SAVE

$5

GROUPS OF 5+

RUN CLUBS & CREWS

Run it with your crew.

Your club is probably already here. Join it when you register and save when your group hits 5.

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Find your club

50+ Upstate run clubs are preloaded.

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Join at sign-up

Pick it during registration, or start your own crew.

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Hit 5 runners

Everyone in the group saves $5. Early sign-ups get it back automatically.

ALREADY ON THE LIST

Upstate Running ClubRockers Run ClubWR@DRunning for BrewsSwamp CommonersHub City RunnersDouble Stamp Run Club+ 44 more

Find your clubRegister with your crew

The Upstate Running Club welcomes all local and regional running clubs to our events — the more the merrier. Calling all running clubs and social run groups: Upstate Race Series welcomes crews of all kinds to join the fun. Whether your squad is full of weekend warriors, sunrise chasers, or runners motivated by the promise of a cold drink at the finish, we've got an event for you.

Sign up, share with friends and local running clubs, and cash in on race discounts and refunds when your team, run club, or band of misfits hits 5 runners or more.

Good to Know

Are dogs allowed on the course?Yes Are headphones or earbuds allowed?Yes Can someone else pick up my packet for me?No

Is there race-day registration?

Yes, you can register on your mobile device right through the race start.

Is there gear check or somewhere to leave personal items?

No, but your car is parked adjacent to the finish line.

Are there restrooms near the finish?

Yes, there will be three portable toilets at the finish line.

Will I get a medal or a shirt?

All finishers get a medal.

What happens if there's bad weather?

Upstate Race Series races run rain or shine. In the event of lightning, extreme heat, or hazardous winter conditions, we'll post an update on this page and email registered runners as early as possible. Entry fees aren't refunded for weather delays — see Managing Your Registration below.

Can spectators come watch?

Spectators are welcome. Runner parking fills up race morning — if you're only here to cheer, plan for overflow parking nearby.

When will results and photos be available?

Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes. Free event photos are usually up within 48–72 hours on our Facebook page — we'll tag the album so it's easy to find.

Managing Your Registration

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself — there is no need to email us first. From there you can:

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Transfer your entry to another runner

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Switch to a different distance at this race

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Transfer your entry to a different Upstate Race Series event

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Update your personal details — name, address, emergency contact, shirt size

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Manage add-ons, store items, and apparel purchases

All entries are final. We do not offer refunds or deferrals — but every option above stays open to you right up to race day, so a change of plans does not have to mean a wasted entry.

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