43rd Annual Draper Mile (2025)
- Date Fri 1st August 2025
- Time 6:20PM EDT
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting evening of racing and community celebration at the 43rd Annual Draper Mile, taking place on Friday, August 1, 2025, in beautiful Blacksburg, Montgomery. This thrilling 1-mile downhill road race is not only a highlight of the local calendar but also part of the vibrant Steppin' Out Festival! Participants will experience a fast course on Draper Road, with finish times expected to be around 10-12 seconds faster than a traditional track mile.
Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to join in on the fun, with elite races showcasing top talent alongside open heats for everyone. Don't miss the Kids Fun Run, a free event that encourages young runners to compete in the final 300 meters of the mile course. With awards for overall winners and age group finishers, including cash prizes and gift certificates, there's plenty to strive for! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable race day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the thrill of competition.
Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to join in on the fun, with elite races showcasing top talent alongside open heats for everyone. Don't miss the Kids Fun Run, a free event that encourages young runners to compete in the final 300 meters of the mile course. With awards for overall winners and age group finishers, including cash prizes and gift certificates, there's plenty to strive for! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable race day filled with excitement, community spirit, and the thrill of competition.
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 - 6:15 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 Heat 1 (women and men under 8 mins)
* 6:45 PM: Open Mile Heat 2 (women and men over 8 mins)
* 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).
$300.00 - 1st place overall male & female
$200.00 - 2nd place overall male & female (choose between free shoe gift certificate or $200)
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 - 6:15 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 Heat 1 (women and men under 8 mins)
* 6:45 PM: Open Mile Heat 2 (women and men over 8 mins)
* 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).
$300.00 - 1st place overall male & female
$200.00 - 2nd place overall male & female (choose between free shoe gift certificate or $200)
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]!
Races
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Draper Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Race Shirt
Fri 1st August 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. Race Shirt (For Purchase)
Fri 1st August 2025 (6:20PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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