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Join us for the 44th annual Draper Mile: a 1-mile downhill road race held in conjunction with the Steppin’ Out Festival! Join us for an exciting racing atmosphere and speedy times in an event that highlights the New River Valley's amazing running community.
The Draper Mile is the 7th race in the 2026 RunAbout Sports Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group. The course is mostly downhill, starting and ending on Draper Road in Blacksburg, with the finish in the middle of the Steppin' Out festival. Times are about 10–12 seconds faster than for a track mile.
The Draper Mile has a long and storied history within the Blacksburg community. The first Draper Mile was in 1982, with 97 participants. In 2025 over 400 people crossed the finish line!
Register before 11:59pm on July 26th to guarantee a race shirt in your preferred size! Those who register after July 26th can choose from remaining shirt sizes while quantities last.
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