Bruce Barnes Mile
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Bruce Barnes Mile (Crozet, VA)
The Bruce Barnes Mile is a road mile held in Crozet, Virginia, at the Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Road. The course is entirely downhill, with the steepest descent in the final quarter mile. The finish lies within view of the Mirador mansion, and runners pass panoramic mountain views during the cool down back to the community center.
This edition introduces chip timing and uses a mass start so all runners begin together. Registration opens on April 2, 2026 and closes on June 6, 2026. The standard registration fee is $12 per person; the fee increases to $17 per person on race day. Parking is available at the Greenwood Community Center.
Directions from Charlottesville are provided: take I‑64 West to Crozet, exit 107 to Route 250 West, then follow local roads to the Greenwood Community Center. Volunteer race directors have overseen the event since 1992. The description focuses on the one mile road race, its downhill profile, viewing landmarks, timing method, registration windows, and onsite parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
