RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile

Race Details

• Date: April 17, 2027
• Location: President's Home, Clemson, SC
• Check-In: 10:00 A.M. on the sidewalk in front of the President’s House
• Race URL: Sign Up Here

Race Overview

• Event: The RC & MoonPie Presidential Downhill Mile returns as a fast, fun, and uniquely Southern tradition.
• Format: A one mile downhill race with a sweet (and slightly chaotic) twist.
• Experience: Participants will gather on the sidewalk outside the President’s House and will be sent off by a special guest.
• Start: Runners will eat their first MoonPie before heading down Highway 93 with the iconic Death Valley Cannon.

Course Features

• Halfway Mark: Near Sikes Hall, participants will tackle another MoonPie and an ice-cold cola.
• Finish Line: The race culminates with one last cola and a celebration at the Esso Club.
• Honor: The race commemorates former Clemson President R.C. Edwards and his wife, Louise “MoonPie” Edwards.
• Legacy: Their legacy inspires one of Clemson’s most beloved traditions.

Join the Fun!

• Tradition: This year, the event promises to be louder, faster, and even more fun.
• Clemson Spirit: Celebrate Clemson spirit while honoring the leaders who shaped the university.
• Community: Join us for a memorable experience with fellow participants.
• Get Ready: Help us continue the joyfully unconventional traditions that define our community!

Additional Information

• Race Route: View the Race Route