43rd Annual Draper Mile (2025)
- Date Fri 1st August 2025
- Time 6:20PM EST
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price Free - $23.26
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 43rd Annual Draper Mile on Friday, August 1, 2025, in the vibrant community of Blacksburg, Montgomery! This exciting 1-mile downhill road race is a highlight of the Steppin’ Out Festival, bringing together athletes of all ages and skill levels for a day of fun and competition. The Draper Mile, known for its fast course, promises finish times approximately 10-12 seconds faster than a typical track mile, making it an ideal event for both elite runners and casual participants.
Racers can look forward to a thrilling schedule featuring the Kids Fun Run, Men's Elite Mile, Women's Elite Mile, and an Open Mile, all culminating in an awards ceremony that celebrates the top finishers. With cash prizes for course records and age group awards, every competitor has a chance to shine! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a beloved local tradition and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Steppin’ Out Festival. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, the Draper Mile is sure to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement!
Racers can look forward to a thrilling schedule featuring the Kids Fun Run, Men's Elite Mile, Women's Elite Mile, and an Open Mile, all culminating in an awards ceremony that celebrates the top finishers. With cash prizes for course records and age group awards, every competitor has a chance to shine! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a beloved local tradition and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the Steppin’ Out Festival. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, the Draper Mile is sure to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 43rd annual Draper Mile: a 1-mile downhill road race held in conjunction with the Steppin Out Festival! The Draper Mile is the 7th race in the 2025 Race Series [https://runaboutsports.com/2025-runabout-race-series/] presented by Skip Slocum and Associates, Roots Realty Group.
DRAPER MILE
The course is mostly downhill and run entirely on Draper Road in Blacksburg with the finish in the middle of the Steppin' Out street festival. Finish times are approximately 1012 seconds faster than a track mile. | Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6077202793/] The 1/4 mile is at Airport Rd, the 1/2 mile is just before Eakin (703 Draper), the 3/4 mile is at Clay St, and the Finish is at Jackson St.
ADJUST NRV KIDS FUN RUN
The fun run is free to enter, but you must sign up. The fun run route covers the final 300 meters (less than a lap on a track) of the mile course. The start line is at Washington St and the finish is Jackson St - same finish line as the mile. All fun run finishers receive a medal.
RACE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY AUGUST 1 (RACE DAY)
* 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Packet pickup at RunAbout Sports
* 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Packet pickup at Kent Square (corner of Draper and Washington)
* 6:20 PM: Kids Fun Run presented by Adjust NRV
* 6:30 PM: Men's Elite Mile
* 6:35 PM: Women's Elite Mile
* 6:40 PM: Open Mile
* 7:20 PM: Awards Ceremony in parking lot at Draper Rd and Jackson St
RACE DIVISIONS
* Men's Elite: sub 6-minute mile
* Women's Elite: sub 7-minute mile
* Open: all ages and abilities
AWARDS
OVERALL AWARDS
Only participants entered in the elite races are eligible for overall awards. In the case of ties, cash awards are split.
$500.00 for a course record (3:52 or faster for men's winner and 4:30 or faster for women's winner).
$200.00 - 1st place overall male & female
$100.00 - 2nd place overall male & female (choose between free shoe gift certificate or $100)
Free shoe gift certificate from RunAbout Sports - 3rd place overall male & female (get what 2nd place does not choose)
Masters, grandmasters, super grandmasters plus age group awards come from the merged elite and open race results
$50.00 - 1st place masters (age 40-49), grandmasters (age 50-59), and super grandmasters (age 60+) male & female
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Age divisions: < 9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
The top 3 finishers in each age group (above) will receive age group awards. . Masters, grandmasters, super grandmasters plus age group awards will come from the elite and open race merge results. In the case of ties, cash awards are split. Awards will follow the final race (approximately 7:20 pm) on the corner of Jackson & Draper.
DRAPER MILE COSTS:
THROUGH JULY 25 - $21.00
JULY 26 TO JULY 31 - $25.00
RACE DAY - $30.00
VOLUNTEER
Not racing but would like to help out? Volunteer as a course marshal or lead bike here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/VA/Blacksburg/DraperMile]!
DRAPER MILE
The course is mostly downhill and run entirely on Draper Road in Blacksburg with the finish in the middle of the Steppin' Out street festival. Finish times are approximately 1012 seconds faster than a track mile. | Course Map [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6077202793/] The 1/4 mile is at Airport Rd, the 1/2 mile is just before Eakin (703 Draper), the 3/4 mile is at Clay St, and the Finish is at Jackson St.
ADJUST NRV KIDS FUN RUN
The fun run is free to enter, but you must sign up. The fun run route covers the final 300 meters (less than a lap on a track) of the mile course. The start line is at Washington St and the finish is Jackson St - same finish line as the mile. All fun run finishers receive a medal.
RACE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY AUGUST 1 (RACE DAY)
* 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Packet pickup at RunAbout Sports
* 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Packet pickup at Kent Square (corner of Draper and Washington)
* 6:20 PM: Kids Fun Run presented by Adjust NRV
* 6:30 PM: Men's Elite Mile
* 6:35 PM: Women's Elite Mile
* 6:40 PM: Open Mile
* 7:20 PM: Awards Ceremony in parking lot at Draper Rd and Jackson St
RACE DIVISIONS
* Men's Elite: sub 6-minute mile
* Women's Elite: sub 7-minute mile
* Open: all ages and abilities
AWARDS
OVERALL AWARDS
Only participants entered in the elite races are eligible for overall awards. In the case of ties, cash awards are split.
$500.00 for a course record (3:52 or faster for men's winner and 4:30 or faster for women's winner).
$200.00 - 1st place overall male & female
$100.00 - 2nd place overall male & female (choose between free shoe gift certificate or $100)
Free shoe gift certificate from RunAbout Sports - 3rd place overall male & female (get what 2nd place does not choose)
Masters, grandmasters, super grandmasters plus age group awards come from the merged elite and open race results
$50.00 - 1st place masters (age 40-49), grandmasters (age 50-59), and super grandmasters (age 60+) male & female
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Age divisions: < 9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
The top 3 finishers in each age group (above) will receive age group awards. . Masters, grandmasters, super grandmasters plus age group awards will come from the elite and open race merge results. In the case of ties, cash awards are split. Awards will follow the final race (approximately 7:20 pm) on the corner of Jackson & Draper.
DRAPER MILE COSTS:
THROUGH JULY 25 - $21.00
JULY 26 TO JULY 31 - $25.00
RACE DAY - $30.00
VOLUNTEER
Not racing but would like to help out? Volunteer as a course marshal or lead bike here [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/VA/Blacksburg/DraperMile]!
Races
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Draper Mile
Incl. $2.26 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st August 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$23.26
OPENS JUN 25 -
Adjust NRV Kids Fun Run
Fri 1st August 2025 (6:20PM EDT)
Free
OPENS JUN 25
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