Virginia · 1 Mile · 300m
Draper Mile (2026)
Draper Mile (2026) is a 1 Mile and 300m event held in Blacksburg, Virginia. It was last held on August 7, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Blacksburg, VA
Race details
- Last held
- August 7, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Blacksburg, Virginia
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 300m
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- blacksburgstriders.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 6:30 PM EDT
- Course profile — 1 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
- Course profile — 300m
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Draper Mile (2026)
Join us for the 44th annual Draper Mile: a 1-mile downhill road race held in conjunction with the Steppin’ Out Festival! The Draper Mile is the 7th race in the 2026 RunAbout Sports Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group. Draper Mile The course is mostly downhill and run entirely on Draper Road in Blacksburg with the finish in the middle of the Steppin' Out street festival. Finish times are approximately 10–12 seconds faster than a track mile. | Course Map The 1/4 mile is at Airport Rd, the…
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Draper Mile (2026): common questions
- When is the Draper Mile (2026)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Draper Mile (2026) held?
- In Blacksburg, Virginia.
- What distances does the Draper Mile (2026) offer?
- 1 Mile and 300m.
- How do I register for the Draper Mile (2026)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Draper Mile (2026)?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Draper Mile (2026) start?
- 6:30 PM EDT.
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