Events
Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K
Strikethrough Price:
$32
Price:
$28
Time:
8:00AM EST
- 10:00AM EST
Price increases after December 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Description
The 47th annual Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K will be held on the third Saturday of each January. For 2026, this will be Jan 17.
The race is one of the oldest, largest and most popular 5K events in the state, running strong since 1979.
- Presented by the Greenville Track Club (GTC)
- Sponsored by the Greenville Journal
- Is a GTC Corporate Shield event
- GTC Running series, sponsored by Incite Consulting Group https://incitecg.com/
John Hart
Race Director
Email: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com
Place
300 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
5K Course
Here is the course link: https://onthegomap.com/s/lnpfmnml For an interactive experience, please click on the mountain icon in the lower left hand corner once the map opens.
It is the same route used in the 2024 race and slightly modified in 2025 due to hurricane damage of the bridge at the west edge of Unity Park.
Directions:
Start in front of Peace Center
L on W. Broad St
L on W. Washington St
L on Trescott St
L on Meadow St
R on E.B. Holloway Trail
R on Wellborn St.
Straight on concrete path to Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT)
R on SRT
L on foot bridge
L on SRT
R on Reedy View Dr.
R on River St
L on S Main St and finish near Falls Park Bridge
Video narration of route: https://youtu.be/fN2Lm1xain4
Packet Pickup
Friday, January 16
12 noon to 6:00, Fleet Feet Greenville, 635 Augusta St, Greenville, SC
Saturday, January 17
6:45 am to 7:45 am. at the start area, One City Plaza at 103 N Main St, Greenville, SC
Parking
34 Richardson St (One City Plaza Garage)
66 Richardson St (Richardson Street Garage)
101 West Washington Street (West Washington Street Deck)
Awards
Chip time will be used for all awards, including overall awards. Top 3 male and female for:
Overall
Masters (ages 40+)
Grandmasters (ages 50+)
Senior grandmasters (ages 60+)
Top 3 male and female for the following age groups:
9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Corporate Shield awards will also be given to Corporate Shield runners.
Award ceremony will begin around 8:45 AM.
Refunds
Due to the costs incurred in planning and conducting this event, there are no refunds, deferrals, or transfer to other races. However, race fee insurance is available during registration. Thank you for your understanding.
Q & A
Q. Are dogs allowed?
A. Unfortunately, our insurance coverage does not allow for this.
Q. Are strollers allowed?
A. For safety reasons, including safety of the child, caution is advised. Parents with strollers should gravitate toward the back at the starting area.
Q. Is it okay if I just walk the route?
A. Yes, and you would want to start in the back for safety reasons. Please keep in mind that all participants should plan to cross the finish line no later than 9:30 (90 minute allowance). For example, a 28 minute pace walker would be fine (28 minutes x 3.11 miles = 87.1 minutes).
Q. How is the race timed?
A. Chip timing mats will be used at the start and finish.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Directions
300 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
