Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

Event Info

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/

Race Director: John Hart
Email: [email protected]

Place: 300 S. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601

Packet Pickup:
Friday afternoon, January 15
Noon to 6:00 pm, Fleet Feet Greenville, 635 Augusta St, Greenville
Saturday morning, January 16
6:00 to 7:45 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)

5k Route 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 Veer L onto foot bridge R on SRT Cross S. Hudson. R on Reedy View Dr. R on River St L on S. Main St and finish back on S. Main near the Peace Center

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: 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.

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.

Q & A:
Dogs: Not allowed.
Strollers: Caution is advised, gravitate toward the back at the starting area.
Walking: Yes, start in the back. Plan to cross the finish line no later than 9:30 (90 minute allowance).
Timing: Chip timing mats will be used at the start and finish.