Run for Kids' Sake 5k Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate
About this race
Join Us for the 4th Annual Run for Kids' Sake – Now with a Kids' Fun Run!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate invites you to our 3rd Annual Run for Kids' Sake at Lake Conestee Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 9:00am. This family-friendly event features a 5K run/walk open to all ages and experience levels, along with a 400-meter fun run for kids! We'll have coffee, pre-and post-race snacks, a variety of vendors including Project Hosts' food truck and more!
This is a professionally chip timed event making it a great race for both avid runners and amateurs alike. We encourage Bigs to run or walk alongside their Littles and welcome families, friends, and supporters to join in the excitement. The day promises fun, fitness, and community as we come together to support BBBS of the Upstate and defend the power and potential of youth.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a meaningful way to spend the day, there’s something for everyone. Lace up your shoes and be part of this incredible event that helps us ignite potential in the youth of our community.
Don’t miss out—register today and make a difference!
Event Vendors
- DJ Trey
- Girls on the Run
- Project Host Food Truck
- Wellness First Chiropractic
- Upstate Therapy Dogs
- Greenville Library's Bookmobile
- And more!
Event Details
- When: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
- Where: Lake Conestee Nature Park
- Why: Big Brother Big Sister Fundraising Run/Walk
- Shirt Deadline: Register by August 13th to be guaranteed a shirt
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Timeline:
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7:45 AM-Packet pick up & check out our vendors
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8:30 AM-Pre-race stretch
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9:00 AM-5k Race Begins
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10:00 AM-Kids 400m Fun Run
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- Overall Awards: 1st Place Male & Female
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Age Group Awards: 1st Place Male and Female
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- 10-14
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
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Running
Run for Kids' Sake 5K
400M Fun Run
The Fun Run is meant for youth under 10 years old. Participants will not receive and event t-shirt.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greenville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 7:30 PM local time (EDT) in Greenville on September 19, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Run for Kids' Sake 5k Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate
Run for Kids' Sake 5K · 66 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
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| 1 | Joe Keitt | 20:56 | 6:44 /mi |
| 2 | Hafiz Busari | 21:11 | 6:49 /mi |
| 3 | Alistair Boyer | 22:13 | 7:09 /mi |
| 4 | Tommy Harber | 22:15 | 7:10 /mi |
| 5 | Jack Doerr | 22:18 | 7:11 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 96 Greenville events
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