# The Downville Mile - **When:** Fri, May 28, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** 575 Mauldin Rd #200, Greenville, SC, 29607 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-111103-the-downville-mile ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://www.upstateraceseries.com ## Description ZOOM! You've just entered the speed force, baby. I'm The Flash — and if there's one race I'd never miss, it's The Downville Mile. Welcome to the fastest mile race in South Carolina — a 1-mile lightning bolt down the streets of Greenville. The Downville Mile is where you come to let gravity do a little of the talking and your legs do the rest. This is a mile built for speed, swagger, and that special kind of joy that only happens when the course tilts downhill and your brain goes, "we're doing WHAT pace right now?" Whether you're faster than a speeding bullet or just want to see what it feels like to fly, this race is for YOU. The Open Mile is perfect for speedsters of every stride — your first mile, your fastest mile, your funnest mile. Expect high-voltage energy, cheering crowds, and a brewery finish line that's literally the best place to catch your breath — Haulin Hops will be on site pouring cold ones for every finisher. Stick around for awards, music, and stories of the one time you almost outran your own shadow.   What's Included Finisher medal — the fastest mile deserves shiny proof Custom race bib — your superhero ID for the day Event-themed giveaways and exclusive swag hotter than your PR Race sticker — bottle, laptop, or forehead if you're feeling bold, no judgment Chip timing with live results Complimentary race photos Post-race music and party with fellow speedsters   Race Day Details Why: To run the FASTEST MILE in the state — maybe your life. What: The Downville Mile Where: Start Line @ 65 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607 Finish Line @ 575 Mauldin Rd #200, Greenville, SC 29607 When: Open Race (7:00+ min) – 6:30pm Open Race (5:30–7:00 min) – 6:45pm Elite Race (<5:30 min) – 7:00pm Awards: Top 3 overall and age group awards. Finisher medals for all participants. Course: 1 mile, 100+ feet of glorious downhill. View course map Results: Think PR city — some runners have dropped over 30 seconds off their mile. Packet Pickup: Confluence Center, 575 Mauldin Rd #200, Greenville, SC 29607 — 5:00pm to 6:00pm Parking: Parking is at the Confluence Center, which is at the FINISH LINE of the race. All participants must walk/run to the start line as their warm-up before their race begins — please plan your travel time so races can start on schedule. Beginner runners/walkers may be driven to the start line, but all cars must be OFF THE COURSE by 6:00pm. --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-111103-the-downville-mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-111103-the-downville-mile) — data from Run This (runthis.run).