Events
The Greenville Track Club Run Downtown 5K
$32
$28
8:00AM EST
- 10:00AM EST
Price increases after December 10, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Description
The 47th annual GTC 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)
- 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
103 N Main St, Greenville, SC
5K Course
The course is a an out-and-back route, with only one turn - at the halfway point - a turnaround. It may very well be a 5k race with the fewest turns in the Upstate !
It starts on North Main Street just south of E. North Street, near Coffee Underground and the Mast General Store. Here's a street address: 103 N Main St, Greenville, SC
Here is a link to the interactive map: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3018640?units=km
The plan is to the have the course USA Track & Field certified by October 2025.
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
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Directions
103 N Main St, Greenville, SC
