RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile
RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile is a running race on April 17, 2027 in Clemson, SC, featuring the 1 Mile distance, with an entry fee of $18.89.
- Date
- April 17, 2027 (292 days to go)
- Location
- President's Home, Clemson, SC
- Distance
- 1 Mile
- Price
- $18.89
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
**CHECK IN IS AT 10:00 A.M. ON THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE PRESIDENT’S HOUSE
After a successful return last year, one of Clemson’s most legendary races is back once again. The RC & MoonPie Presidential Downhill Mile returns as a fast, fun, and uniquely Southern tradition... a one mile downhill with a sweet (and slightly chaotic) twist.
Participants will gather on the sidewalk outside the President’s House, where they’ll be sent off by a very special guest. At the start line, runners will eat their first MoonPie before getting sent down Highway 93 by the iconic Death Valley Cannon. At the halfway mark near Sikes Hall, they’ll tackle another MoonPie and an ice-cold cola before making their final push to the finish line. The reward? One last cola and a celebration waiting at the Esso Club.
The race honors former Clemson President R.C. Edwards and his wife, Louise “MoonPie” Edwards. Their legacy lives on through one of Clemson’s most beloved and joyfully unconventional traditions.
After last year’s comeback, we’re doing it again - louder, faster, and even more fun. Join us as we continue the tradition, celebrate Clemson spirit, and honor the leaders who helped shape our university!
RACE ROUTE
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clemson Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clemson, SC
Population
17,759
as of 2023
City Elevation
731 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 102 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Waiting For?
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292
Days to train
- Race
- RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile
- Date
- April 17, 2027
- Location
- President's Home, Clemson, SC
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From Endurance Grid
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RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile
Apr 17, 2027