Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K
About this race
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/
Join fellow runners on January 16, 2027 for the Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Greenville.
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Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K
Parking option: 66 Richardson St (Richardson Street Garage)
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These values represent the 9-year monthly averages for January in Greenville.
About Greenville
Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K takes place in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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