What's one of the fastest ways to a 1 mile personal best? A downhill mile of course! Join us Friday evening for Kemper’s Downhill Mile. Fun, Downhill, and FAST are words that best describe this course. The event is the final event of the 2025 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
COURSE
The Kemper Down Hill Mile is a point to point mile using the Kemper Street Trail Extension of the Blackwater Creek Bikeway. The starting line is located on the trail near the intersection of Kemper Street and Park Avenue. Runners will proceed down hill (STAY to your RIGHT) for 1 mile to where the finish line is located.
The trail surface is paved, asphalt and approximately 8 feet wide. The grade exceeds -12% at one area and averages -4%. Elevation loss is approximately 180 feet.
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top Male & Female Master (40+ yo)
Top 3 in each age group male & female
12 & Under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Cost: $15
