43rd Annual Draper Mile (2025)
- Date Fri 1st August 2025
- Time 6:20PM EDT
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price Free - $23.26
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 43rd Annual Draper Mile, taking place on Friday, August 1, 2025, in the vibrant town of Blacksburg, Montgomery! This exciting 1-mile downhill road race is a highlight of the Steppin' Out Festival, promising a day full of fun and community spirit. The course, primarily downhill along Draper Road, offers participants a chance to achieve impressive finish times, typically 10 to 12 seconds faster than a traditional track mile.
The event kicks off with packet pickup from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by the highly anticipated Kids Fun Run at 6:20 PM. Runners can also participate in the Men's and Women's Elite Mile races starting at 6:30 PM and 6:35 PM, respectively, with an Open Mile for all ages and abilities at 6:40 PM. The awards ceremony will wrap up the evening at approximately 7:20 PM, celebrating the outstanding achievements of participants from various age groups. With cash prizes for elite finishers and awards for age divisions, the Draper Mile is not just a race; it's a celebration of running and community. Join us for a fantastic day of racing
The event kicks off with packet pickup from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by the highly anticipated Kids Fun Run at 6:20 PM. Runners can also participate in the Men's and Women's Elite Mile races starting at 6:30 PM and 6:35 PM, respectively, with an Open Mile for all ages and abilities at 6:40 PM. The awards ceremony will wrap up the evening at approximately 7:20 PM, celebrating the outstanding achievements of participants from various age groups. With cash prizes for elite finishers and awards for age divisions, the Draper Mile is not just a race; it's a celebration of running and community. Join us for a fantastic day of racing
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.
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)
* 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Packet pickup at RunAbout Sports
* 6:20 PM: Kids Fun Run (Kent Square)
* 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 5:30 mile
* Women's Elite: sub 7:00 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.
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.
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)
* 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Packet pickup at RunAbout Sports
* 6:20 PM: Kids Fun Run (Kent Square)
* 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 5:30 mile
* Women's Elite: sub 7:00 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.
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]!
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