RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile

🏃‍♂️ Race Check-In

• Time: 10:00 A.M.
• Location: Sidewalk in front of the President’s House

🎉 Race Overview

• Event: RC & MoonPie Presidential Downhill Mile
• Description: A fast, fun, charitable, and uniquely Southern tradition
• Features: One-mile downhill sprint with a sweet challenge
• Legacy: Honors former Clemson President R.C. Edwards and his wife, Louise “Moonpie” Edwards

🍪 Pre-Race Activities

• MoonPie: Participants eat a MoonPie at the start line
• Special Guest: A very special guest will send off the runners
• Halfway Challenge: Eat another MoonPie and drink a Cola at Sikes Hall
• Finish Line Treat: Cola or celebratory beer (21+) awaits the finishers

🎓 Significance of the Race

• Start Location: Near the President’s House
• Finish Location: Esso Club
• Purpose: Celebrating Clemson's traditions and honoring university leaders
• Future: Aiming for a bigger and better event this year

💖 Support and Donations

• Purpose: All donations and proceeds go to the Clemson University Greatest Needs Fund
• Impact: Supports student-driven ideas, new opportunities, and relief in times of distress

🗺️ Race Route

• Details: View the Race Route.