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Saturday, August 28th, 2027
2401 State Park Rd, Greenville SC
1 Mile
67–86°F · some rain risk
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2025
61–79°F
dry
2024
67–95°F
dry
2023
71–88°F
rain
2022
69–90°F
dry
2021
71–91°F
dry
2020
74–85°F
dry
2019
64–88°F
dry
2018
69–90°F
dry
2017
65–81°F
dry
2016
72–87°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
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. The route is one of the toughest, if not the toughest uphill 1-mile road segments in the Upstate, including nearby Altamont Road, and the road going up Sassafras Mountain.
Event Details
- Date: 2027-08-28
- Location: 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville, SC
- Distance: 1 mile
- Route: Steep uphill on Paris Mountain State Park Road
Challenge Yourself
If you're looking for a running challenge, this event is for you. C'mon out to the park for a practice run and see what you think. With an average grade of 8.2%, and an elevation gain of 460 feet in just a mile, it surely will not disappoint.
Contact Information
John Hart, Race Director
Registration
For more information and to register, visit GTC Upville Mile Registration.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Aug 27 – 29, 2027.
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