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 is 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)
- Our new sponsor is the Greenville Journal
- This is a GTC Corporate Shield event
- Included in the 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
Directions:
Start on S. Main near Peace Center
L on W. Broad
L on W. Washington
L on Nassau
R on Oscar
R on Madison
L on W. Washington
L on Willard
L on Mayberry
L on sidewalk
R on SRT
Cross S. Hudson (may be a brief construction lane for bridge rebuild)
R on Reedy View Dr.
R on River St
L on S. Main St and finish back on S. Main near the Peace Center
Here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q
For more info, please click on the map:
Packet Pickup
Friday afternoon, January 16
1:30 to 6:00, Fleet Feet Greenville, 635 Augusta St, Greenville
Saturday morning, January 17
6:45 to 7:45 at the start area, inside the Courtyard hotel, 50 W. Broad St., Greenville
Parking
75 W. Broad St (next to the Courtyard Hotel)
120 S. Main St (Poinsett Garage)
414 River St (River Street Garage)
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+)
Age groups, top 3 male and female:
6-10
11-14
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.
Awards ceremony will begin around 8:50 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
