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Kemper’s Downhill Mile
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Kemper’s Downhill Mile

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Jul 31, 2026
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About this race

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 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

THE LEGEND OF KEMPER the RABBIT
Sometime around 1912, the same year that the Kemper Street Train Station was opened by Southern Railway, local Lynchburg residents recall witnessing a certain rabbit chasing trains as they left the station. It wasn't long before that rabbit was given the name "Kemper". Some say Kemper was able to keep up with departing trains for almost a mile!  If you are lucky to run the Kemper Street Trail extension early in the morning you might see a descendant or two of Kemper running right along side you.

Join fellow runners on July 31, 2026 for the Kemper’s Downhill Mile. It's a fantastic 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Lynchburg.

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Kemper’s Downhill Mile

Participants will register for a wave based on predicted mile time.

Jul 31, 2026 1.6K 6:00 PM
$20.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lynchburg.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 22.6° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 32.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 22.6° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 42.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
14.4
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
6.6mm

About Lynchburg

Kemper’s Downhill Mile takes place in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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