Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Downtown Mile for CASA

Fredericksburg, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Downtown Mile for CASA

The course runs along Charles Street through downtown Fredericksburg, a straight shot on city pavement that rewards anyone who likes to run fast and measure themselves honestly against a flat, open road. The evening start means the storefronts and streetscape are lit up, and the downtown setting gives the whole thing a different feel from a park loop or a trail race.

Packet pickup the evening before is at a local outdoor retailer, with race-morning pickup available for those who cannot make it. The start area is right in the heart of downtown, so parking in that neighborhood on a weekend evening is worth thinking about ahead of time.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

1 Miles · 2025 results

45finishers

5:37winner

7:11median

11:08cutoff

Top 3: Alexander Armijo (5:37) · Ryan OMalley (5:37) · Garrett Orr (5:49)

The Downtown Mile for CASA has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile9/19/2026 17:00$35

1 Mile9/19/2026 17:15$35

1 Mile9/19/2026 17:30$35

1 Mile9/19/2026 17:45$35

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Common Questions About the Downtown Mile for CASA

Will I finish last at the Downtown Mile for CASA?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1 Miles field finished slower than 7:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 11:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Downtown Mile for CASA a good first 1 Miles?

It is a small race (45 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Downtown Mile for CASA?

The 1 Miles winner ran 5:37 while the median finisher took 7:11. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.