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Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

Sat January 17, 2026
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Race Day Course Monitors

Course monitor before bridge between W. Washington and Willard High Priority

January 17, 2026

Details

Direct runners to go under bridge toward Willard street where the next monitor will direct them to turn left onto Willard.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course monitor at SRT and S. Hudson St. High Priority

January 17, 2026

Details

Continue straight across S. Hudson St (or construction lane if bridge work still occurring).

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course monitor at Mayberry and first sidewalk High Priority

January 17, 2026

Details

Turn left onto sidewalk.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course monitor at Madison and W. Washington streets High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn left to get back onto W. Washington.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course Monitor at W. Washington and apparent end of W. Washington High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Veer left to stay on W. Washington.
As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q



If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course Monitor W Broad & River St. High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Director runners to cross River St to stay on W. Broad St.

Course monitors may go directly to their assigned spots before the race (no need to check in anywhere.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Location

W Broad & River St.

Course Monitor W Broad & W Washington High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runner to turn Left onto W Washington.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Location

W Broad & W Washington

Course Monitor at W. Washington and Nassau St. High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn left onto Nassau St.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course monitor at corner of Nassau and Oscar streets High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn right onto Oscar.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course monitor at corner of Oscar and Madison streets High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn right onto Madison street.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course monitor after bridge between W. Washington and Willard

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Direct runners under bridge to turn left onto Willard street.
As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course Monitor at Willard & Mayberry High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Runners turn left onto Mayberry St.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course monitor at sidewalk and Swamp Rabbit Trail (SRT) High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn right onto SRT.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q


If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course Monitor at SRT and Reedy View Drive High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn right onto Reedy View Drive.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course Monitor at Reedy View Drive and River St. High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn right onto River St.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q


If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Course Monitor at River St & S. Main St. High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Turn left onto Main St to finish line.

As an FYI, here is a video of the course, narrated by the race director: https://youtu.be/g6lVPAUie2Q

If you have any questions, whether days before the race or on race day, feel free to email the race director at: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

Days before the race

Post no-parking signs High Priority

January 15, 2026

Details

Post no parking signs along downtown part of route, eg, Main & Broad.

Location

Meet in front of the Peace Center

Distribute flyers Medium Priority

January 7, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Handout race flyers to businesses and residents along the route to notify them of the race and road closures.

Location

Meet in front of the Peace Center. at 2:00 PM

Friday Packet Pickup High Priority

January 16, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Distribute Race Bib Numbers and T-shirts.

Location

At the Fleet Feet Greenville store. 635 Augusta St Greenville, SC 29605

Post arrow signs and mile markers on course High Priority

January 16, 2026

Details

Post arrow signs along route.

Location

Peace Center

Race Day Tasks

Take down arrow and mile marker signs High Priority

January 17, 2026

Details

Collect signs and deliver to the GTC clubhouse at 1619 E. North St. in Greenville

Location

Start at Peace Center

Take down no parking signs High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Take down no parking signs along the route.

Location

Start at Peace Center

Race Day Packet Pickup High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will help with Race Day Packet Pickup from 6:00 am to 7:45 am.

Location

Inside the Courtyard Hotel, in the Sirrine Room (adjacent to the lobby).

Start and finish area High Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Set up two tables and water.

Location

S. Main street by the Peace Center

Courtyard lobby greeter Low Priority

January 17, 2026

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Greet runners who are picking up their packets and/or wishing to keep warm just before the start time

Bike leader High Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Lead front runners on your bicycle throughout the 3.1 mile course shown on the website, at a speed of appx 14 mph. Just let the race director know if you would like for him to take you for a test ride prior to the race.

John Hart
Race Director
Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5k
Email: rdtdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com
Race Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenville/RunDowntown

Location

S. Main St at Peace Center

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