GTC Upville Mile
Updated
Saturday, August 28, 2027, first start 6:30 AM, in Greenville (2401 State Park Rd). Distances: 1 mile. Entry from $15.
Course and race notes
Why run down when you can run up?
The Upville Mile is a 1-mile road race in Paris Mountain State Park, going one way - up - on the steepest part of Paris Mountain State Park Road.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, August 28
2027 · in 294 days
Start time
6:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
2401 State Park Rd
Greenville, SC 29609
Area: Greenville, Greer & Simpsonville, Greenville, SC
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile
Price
$15
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Aug 28, 2027
Opened Dec 4, 2026
Race day in Greenville
Weather
88° / 70°F
Typical high and low for August 28, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenville Dwtn Airport, SC (5.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:58 AM – 8:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 6:30 AM start is 28 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Picnic Flats Parking Area0.2 mi
- Ranger Parking0.3 mi
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Aug 27
Where to stay
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