Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party

13th Annual Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party

Saturday, October 8, 2022 | 4-8 pm

LoFi Park - 500 N. Eugene St.

The Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party is a long-standing, family-friendly event that centers around bringing the Greensboro community together, and highlighting our prized Downtown Greenway! This year's 13th annual event is being organized by Greensboro Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Greensboro Parks Foundation, Junction 311 Endurance Sports, and our valued sponsors. 

Registration

Choose the 1-mile fun run/walk/stroll or 4-mile timed race, and stay for a fabulous block party to follow! The 4-mile and 1-mile routes pass through completed sections of the Downtown Greenway, and the sidewalks/roads adjacent to the railroad corridor on the western side of the loop. Registered participants will receive:

• The 2022 t-shirt - guaranteed for registrations through September 30
• Post-run snacks from our sponsor, Deep Roots Market
• Two drink tickets to redeem for a soda/juice/water, or a beer from sponsor, Joymongers Brewing Co. for those age 21+
  
  

Packet Pick-Up

Participant packet pick-up will be on Friday, October 7 from 5-7 pm. Alternately, packets may be collected prior to the event on Saturday, October 8 at 3:30 pm. Our official event welcome and pre-run warm-up will start at 4 pm. The 1-mile fun run/walk/stroll begins at 4:30 pm, and the 4-mile timed run begins at 5 pm. Stick around until 8 pm and enjoy the block party fun afterwards!

Block Party

The block party extends from LoFi Park, along N. Eugene Street, and into Joymongers' parking lot and Deep Roots' parking lot. There will be delicious food to purchase from several local food trucks, a DJ spinning good tunes and dance vibes, and beer available from Joymongers. The fun continues with tailgate-style games to play, children's activities, sponsor tents with giveaways, local vendor booths to visit, prize drawings, and more! Don't miss the fun and register for the run - we'll see you on the Downtown Greenway with your friends, family, kids, or dogs.

About the Downtown Greenway

The Downtown Greenway is a planned 4-mile paved multi-use urban trail that is enhancing and defining downtown Greensboro. Approximately 3 miles of greenway sections are currently open, with the final western mile set to be complete in early 2024. This project enhances the urban landscape with green space that encourages economic development, promotes health and well-being, inspires sustainable transportation, and provides connections between Greensboro neighborhood residents around the city. Event proceeds will benefit the Downtown Greenway and Greensboro Parks and Recreation, in support of continued programming, educational workshops, operations, and community engagement opportunities.