The Draper Mile

The Draper Mile is a one-mile road race held in conjunction with the Downtown Blacksburg’s Steppin’ Out Festival, an annual during the first week in August. The course is mostly downhill, starting and ending on Draper Road in Blacksburg, with the finish in the middle of the street festival. Times are about 10–12 seconds faster than a track mile.

The first Draper Mile was in 1982, with 97 participants. In 2006, the 25^th annual race, there was a record 196 participants.

Draper Mile Records — including 2007 results (PDF)

In 2007, the Draper Mile was held on Friday, August 3. There was a Fun Run at 6:20 p.m., a “race” at 6:30 p.m., and a “run” at 6:40 p.m. Click here for the results.

Results from Previous Races

• 2006: Age Groups and Overall
• 2005 Results: Age Group Results
• 2004 Results: Age Groups and Overall
• 2003: Results
• 2002: Results
• 2001: Results
• 2000: Results
• 1999: Results

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Last updated 7 August 2007