Kemper’s Downhill Mile
- Date Fri 31st July 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Lynchburg, Virginia
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to experience the thrill of speed at the Kemper’s Downhill Mile on Friday, July 31, 2026, in the beautiful city of Lynchburg! This exciting event promises a fun-filled evening where runners can chase their personal bests on a unique downhill course designed for speed. As the grand finale of the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series, the Kemper’s Downhill Mile is the perfect opportunity to test your limits and feel the rush of racing against the clock.
Legend has it that the event is named after Kemper the Rabbit, a local legend from 1912 who was known for chasing trains down the tracks. Join a community of enthusiastic runners and take part in this exhilarating mile-long race that celebrates both local history and athletic achievement. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual runner looking for a great time, the Kemper’s Downhill Mile is an event you won't want to miss! Grab your running shoes, gather your friends, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of fun, fitness, and friendly competition in Lynchburg!
Legend has it that the event is named after Kemper the Rabbit, a local legend from 1912 who was known for chasing trains down the tracks. Join a community of enthusiastic runners and take part in this exhilarating mile-long race that celebrates both local history and athletic achievement. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a casual runner looking for a great time, the Kemper’s Downhill Mile is an event you won't want to miss! Grab your running shoes, gather your friends, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of fun, fitness, and friendly competition in Lynchburg!
Organiser's Description
What's one of the fastest ways to a 1 mile personal best? A downhill mile of course! Join us Friday evening for Kempers Downhill Mile. Fun, Downhill, and FAST are words that best describe this course. The event is the final event of the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
THE LEGEND OF KEMPER THE RABBIT
Sometime around 1912, the same year that the Kemper Street Train Station was opened by Southern Railway, local Lynchburg residents recall witnessing a certain rabbit chasing trains as they left the station. It wasn't long before that rabbit was given the name "Kemper". Some say Kemper was able to keep up with departing trains for almost a mile! If you are lucky to run the Kemper Street Trail extension early in the morning you might see a descendant or two of Kemper running right along side you.
THE LEGEND OF KEMPER THE RABBIT
Sometime around 1912, the same year that the Kemper Street Train Station was opened by Southern Railway, local Lynchburg residents recall witnessing a certain rabbit chasing trains as they left the station. It wasn't long before that rabbit was given the name "Kemper". Some say Kemper was able to keep up with departing trains for almost a mile! If you are lucky to run the Kemper Street Trail extension early in the morning you might see a descendant or two of Kemper running right along side you.
Races
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Kempers Downhill Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (By 7/10)
Fri 31st July 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDParticipants will register for a wave based on predicted mile time.
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