Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

The 48th annual Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K is held on the third Saturday of each January. For 2027, this will be Jan 16. 

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 
• Sponsored by the Greenville Journal
• 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  

Friday afternoon, January 15 

Noon to 6:00 pm, Fleet Feet store, 635 Augusta St, Greenville. Greenville area participants are asked to do their packet pick up on this day (Friday). You may have a family member or friend pick up your packet on Friday. 

Saturday morning, January 16

Mainly for out-of-towners. 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM inside the Courtyard hotel, 50 W. Broad St., Greenville. 

75 W. Broad St (next to the Courtyard Hotel)

120 S. Main St (Poinsett Garage)

414 River St (River Street Garage)

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:

18 & Under

19-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80+

Awards ceremony will begin at approximately 8:45 AM and will include Corporate Shield awards. 

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. 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.