Bruce Barnes Mile
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Crozet, Virginia
- Price $12.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Bruce Barnes Mile, happening on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Crozet, Albemarle! This unique one-mile road race promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring Virginia's fastest and most scenic course. Runners will enjoy an all downhill route, with the steepest descent occurring in the final quarter mile, making it an electrifying sprint to the finish line near the stunning Lady Astor’s mansion, "Mirador."
With a registration fee of just $12 until race day, and chip timing ensuring an accurate and exciting race experience, this event is perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. After the race, participants can soak in breathtaking panoramic mountain views on their cool down back to the Greenwood Community Center. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to race in such a beautiful setting!
With a registration fee of just $12 until race day, and chip timing ensuring an accurate and exciting race experience, this event is perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. After the race, participants can soak in breathtaking panoramic mountain views on their cool down back to the Greenwood Community Center. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to race in such a beautiful setting!
Organiser's Description
NEW! WE WILL HAVE CHIP TIMING THIS YEAR AND ALL RUNNERS WILL START TOGETHER. The registration fee is $12 per person until race day when it will be $17/person.
Featuring the fastest & most scenic mile course in Virginia! This unique one mile road race is all downhill, with its steepest descent over the last quarter mile. The race finishes within view of Lady Astor's famous mansion, "Mirador." The runners are treated to gorgeous panoramic mountain views on their cool down back to the Greenwood Community Center after the race.
PARKING: GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER [https://www.albemarle.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/65/378], 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932
DIRECTIONS FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE: Take 64 West to Crozet. Exit 107 250 West. Take a right onto Rt. 690. Take a right Rt. 691 Jarmans Gap Road. Greenwood Community Center is on the right.
VOLUNTEER RACE DIRECTORS: Lindy Bain and Mark Lorenzoni, both close friends of Barnes, have directed the event since 1992.
Featuring the fastest & most scenic mile course in Virginia! This unique one mile road race is all downhill, with its steepest descent over the last quarter mile. The race finishes within view of Lady Astor's famous mansion, "Mirador." The runners are treated to gorgeous panoramic mountain views on their cool down back to the Greenwood Community Center after the race.
PARKING: GREENWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER [https://www.albemarle.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/65/378], 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932
DIRECTIONS FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE: Take 64 West to Crozet. Exit 107 250 West. Take a right onto Rt. 690. Take a right Rt. 691 Jarmans Gap Road. Greenwood Community Center is on the right.
VOLUNTEER RACE DIRECTORS: Lindy Bain and Mark Lorenzoni, both close friends of Barnes, have directed the event since 1992.
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Bruce Barnes Mile
Sun 7th June 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$12.00
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865 Greenwood Road, Greenwood Community Center, Crozet, 22932, VA, United States
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