RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 11:00AM EDT
- Location Clemson, South Carolina
- Price $21.02
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of excitement and community spirit at the RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the heart of Clemson, Pickens! This iconic event, known for its fun and uniquely Southern flair, invites participants to race down a thrilling one-mile course starting from the sidewalk in front of the President's House.
Kick off the race at 10:00 A.M. with a delicious Moonpie before taking off down Highway 93, with the famous Death Valley cannon marking your start. As you dash toward the finish line, don’t forget to grab another Moonpie and an ice-cold cola at the halfway point near Sikes Hall! The celebration continues at the Esso Club, where participants can enjoy one last refreshment while reveling in the vibrant Clemson spirit. Join us for this beloved tradition that honors the legacy of former Clemson President R.C. Edwards and his wife, Louise Moonpie Edwards. It's a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories, so mark your calendars and get ready for an epic race experience!
Kick off the race at 10:00 A.M. with a delicious Moonpie before taking off down Highway 93, with the famous Death Valley cannon marking your start. As you dash toward the finish line, don’t forget to grab another Moonpie and an ice-cold cola at the halfway point near Sikes Hall! The celebration continues at the Esso Club, where participants can enjoy one last refreshment while reveling in the vibrant Clemson spirit. Join us for this beloved tradition that honors the legacy of former Clemson President R.C. Edwards and his wife, Louise Moonpie Edwards. It's a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories, so mark your calendars and get ready for an epic race experience!
Organiser's Description
**CHECK IN IS AT 10:00 A.M. ON THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL RETURN LAST YEAR, ONE OF CLEMSONS MOST LEGENDARY RACES IS BACK ONCE AGAIN. THE RC & MOONPIE PRESIDENTIAL DOWNHILL MILE RETURNS AS A FAST, FUN, AND UNIQUELY SOUTHERN TRADITION... A ONE MILE DOWNHILL WITH A SWEET (AND SLIGHTLY CHAOTIC) TWIST.
PARTICIPANTS WILL GATHER ON THE SIDEWALK OUTSIDE THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE, WHERE THEYLL BE SENT OFF BY A VERY SPECIAL GUEST. AT THE START LINE, RUNNERS WILL EAT THEIR FIRST MOONPIE BEFORE GETTING SENT DOWN HIGHWAY 93 BY THE ICONIC DEATH VALLEY CANNON. AT THE HALFWAY MARK NEAR SIKES HALL, THEYLL TACKLE ANOTHER MOONPIE AND AN ICE-COLD COLA BEFORE MAKING THEIR FINAL PUSH TO THE FINISH LINE. THE REWARD? ONE LAST COLA AND A CELEBRATION WAITING AT THE ESSO CLUB.
THE RACE HONORS FORMER CLEMSON PRESIDENT R.C. EDWARDS AND HIS WIFE, LOUISE MOONPIE EDWARDS. THEIR LEGACY LIVES ON THROUGH ONE OF CLEMSONS MOST BELOVED AND JOYFULLY UNCONVENTIONAL TRADITIONS.
AFTER LAST YEARS COMEBACK, WERE DOING IT AGAIN - LOUDER, FASTER, AND EVEN MORE FUN. JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE THE TRADITION, CELEBRATE CLEMSON SPIRIT, AND HONOR THE LEADERS WHO HELPED SHAPE OUR UNIVERSITY!
RACE ROUTE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3314333923779598226]
AFTER A SUCCESSFUL RETURN LAST YEAR, ONE OF CLEMSONS MOST LEGENDARY RACES IS BACK ONCE AGAIN. THE RC & MOONPIE PRESIDENTIAL DOWNHILL MILE RETURNS AS A FAST, FUN, AND UNIQUELY SOUTHERN TRADITION... A ONE MILE DOWNHILL WITH A SWEET (AND SLIGHTLY CHAOTIC) TWIST.
PARTICIPANTS WILL GATHER ON THE SIDEWALK OUTSIDE THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE, WHERE THEYLL BE SENT OFF BY A VERY SPECIAL GUEST. AT THE START LINE, RUNNERS WILL EAT THEIR FIRST MOONPIE BEFORE GETTING SENT DOWN HIGHWAY 93 BY THE ICONIC DEATH VALLEY CANNON. AT THE HALFWAY MARK NEAR SIKES HALL, THEYLL TACKLE ANOTHER MOONPIE AND AN ICE-COLD COLA BEFORE MAKING THEIR FINAL PUSH TO THE FINISH LINE. THE REWARD? ONE LAST COLA AND A CELEBRATION WAITING AT THE ESSO CLUB.
THE RACE HONORS FORMER CLEMSON PRESIDENT R.C. EDWARDS AND HIS WIFE, LOUISE MOONPIE EDWARDS. THEIR LEGACY LIVES ON THROUGH ONE OF CLEMSONS MOST BELOVED AND JOYFULLY UNCONVENTIONAL TRADITIONS.
AFTER LAST YEARS COMEBACK, WERE DOING IT AGAIN - LOUDER, FASTER, AND EVEN MORE FUN. JOIN US AS WE CONTINUE THE TRADITION, CELEBRATE CLEMSON SPIRIT, AND HONOR THE LEADERS WHO HELPED SHAPE OUR UNIVERSITY!
RACE ROUTE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3314333923779598226]
Races
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1 Mile (Competitive Wave)
Incl. $2.13 Fee & RC & Mooonpie Downhill Mile T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$21.02
- Check-in is at 10 AM on the sidewalk outside the President's House - Guest Speaker will share history of RC & Moonpie at 10:45 - Race will kickoff promptly at 11 AM -
1 Mile (Fun Wave / Untimed)
Incl. $2.13 Fee & RC & Mooonpie Downhill Mile T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (11:15AM EDT)
$21.02
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