GTC Memorial Day Mile

GTC Memorial Day Mile

The third annual GTC Memorial Day Mile will be held this coming Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Event Purpose

• Type of Race: A serious 1-mile race, it is in good alignment with a national movement afoot - to Bring Back the Mile - America's distance.
• Memorial Acknowledgment: The event also acknowledges our fallen service members on Memorial Day for their sacrifice in protecting the United States.

Race Details

• Route: The race route is the same as it has been for each year prior.
• Certification: It is flat, USATF certified.
• Group Start: The race will begin in groups based on runners' estimated finish times.

Contact Information

• Race Director: John Hart
• Email: MDMdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

References

• 1. Bring Back the Mile: America's Distance. Available at: https://www.bringbackthemile.com/home
• 2. NPR. A Campaign To Bring Back 'America's Distance': The 1-Mile Race. Available at: https://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319512432/a-campaign-to-bring-back-americas-distance-the-1-mile-race

Historical Note

The plane in the photo above is part of a memorial in Cleveland Park in Greenville, South Carolina honoring Major Rudolf Anderson Jr., United States Air Force for his service and ultimate sacrifice during the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962). Major Anderson, from Greenville, SC, was the only combat casualty during the standoff, and is credited with saving the lives of millions, as explained by historians here:

• Article: How the death of a U.S. Air Force pilot prevented a nuclear war. History. Available at: https://www.history.com/news/the-cuban-missile-crisis-pilot-whose-death-may-have-saved-millions

Race Registration

For more information and to register for the event, visit the official page: GTC Memorial Day Mile Registration.