Kemper's Downhill Mile

JUL

31

2026

Kemper's Downhill Mile is a one mile downhill road race in Lynchburg, Virginia on July 31, 2026, serving as the final event of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series. Registration runs June 26 to July 30 with a $20 fee.

Fri 31 Jul 2026

Lynchburg, Virginia

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Kemper's Downhill Mile, Lynchburg VA

Kemper's Downhill Mile is a one mile running event held on July 31, 2026 at 825 Kemper Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. The course has a downhill profile designed to allow faster mile times than a flat course. The event is the final race of the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

Race registration opens on June 26, 2026 and closes on July 30, 2026. The registration fee is $20. Participants are assigned to start waves based on their predicted mile time.

The event includes local background about "Kemper," a rabbit said to have chased trains near the Kemper Street Train Station around 1912. The rabbit story is presented as local lore connected to the Kemper Street area and the nearby trail extension.

The description focuses on the race distance, location, registration details, race series placement, and the course characteristic. No other event timings are provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Kemper’s Downhill Mile