GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k

Event Overview

The ever popular and patriotic Red White and Blue Shoes 5K on the campus of Furman University on July 4th.

Race Details

• Date: July 4, 2026
• Location: 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC
• Course: This fast race course is USATF certified. The start line is in the parking lot adjacent to the north stands at Paladin stadium.
• Route: The route circles the mall, loops around the Duke Library, across the dam at Swan Lake, and around the lake using the new footbridge.

Finishing Line

Runners enter at the back gate of the stadium and finish in a blaze of glory at the 50-yard line at Paladin Stadium.

Participant Perks

• Runners Cap: 5K participants will receive a high-quality Runners Cap. Limited to 1250 participants.
• Greenville Track Club Discount: IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE GREENVILLE TRACK CLUB, sign in to RunSignUp with your username and password to get an automatic DISCOUNT on your race entry.
• Scholarships: Proceeds from the GTC RWBS 5K go to the Blue Shoes Track Scholarship program, providing scholarships to deserving student athletes.
• Excellence: The program promotes excellence on the track and in the classroom.

More Information

For more details, visit the race page at GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5K.