Bruce Barnes Mile
- Date
- June 7, 2026
- Location
- 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA
- Distance
- Bruce Barnes Mile
From the Organizer
NEW! We will have chip timing this year and all runners will start together. The registration fee is $12 per person until race day when it will be $17/person.
Featuring the fastest & most scenic mile course in Virginia! This unique one mile road race is all downhill, with its steepest descent over the last quarter mile. The race finishes within view of Lady Astor's famous mansion, "Mirador." The runners are treated to gorgeous panoramic mountain views on their cool down back to the Greenwood Community Center after the race.
Parking: Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA 22932
Directions from Charlottesville: Take 64 West to Crozet. Exit 107 250 West. Take a right onto Rt. 690. Take a right Rt. 691 Jarmans Gap Road. Greenwood Community Center is on the right.
Volunteer Race Directors: Lindy Bain and Mark Lorenzoni, both close friends of Barnes, have directed the event since 1992.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bruce Barnes Mile?
- Bruce Barnes Mile is a running event held in Crozet, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Bruce Barnes Mile?
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 in Crozet, VA at 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bruce Barnes Mile?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Bruce Barnes Mile
Jun 7, 2026