First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC, Simpsonville SC
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The GTC is proud to partner with RunIn and Simpsonville First Baptist Church to sponsor the 47th annual Sunrise Run. Be part of the excitement at the Greenville Track Club's legendary early morning summer kickoff event, the Sunrise Run in Simpsonville. This is a Corporate Shield event. Many thanks to our sponsors, RunIn and Simpsonville First Baptist Church.
⏰ Race Details
- Start Time: 6:16am on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building.
- Course: Fast, USATF certified course!
- Current Record: New Course Record of 23:54 set by Ryan Drew of GTC-Elite!
- Age Group Records: 5 current South Carolina Age Group records were set on the Sunrise Run course!
🎁 Giveaways
Lightweight daypack and socks to all entrants!
📦 Packet Pick Up
- Friday Pickup: On June 12 packet pick up will be at Run In, 102 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville, 29681, from noon until 6 pm.
- Race Day Pickup: Will be from 5:00am - 6:00am at First Baptist Church, 3 Hedge Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
🅿️ Parking Information
- Availability: Ample parking around the church including church-owned parking lots and on-street parking.
- Note: The section of Church Street in front of the Activities Building will be closed so please avoid that area.
- Restricted Parking: PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON PARK DRIVE, the road that goes through the new Gracely Park and past the Simpsonville Cemetery. This is reserved for the Simpsonville Farmers Market.
🏆 Awards
RunIn Gift cards to top 3 OVERALL M & F and top 3 MASTERS M & F
- Awards in all divisions:
- OVERALL Top 3, M & F
- MASTERS Top 3, M & F
- GRANDMASTERS Top 3, M & F
- AGE GROUPS, Top 3, M & F for 9-Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-Over. Since this is a "piggy back" with Corporate Shield, there will also be awards for the CS teams.
The awards ceremony will take place adjacent to the finish line around 7:30 am.
🔗 More Information
For additional details, visit the race registration page: GTC Sunrise Run 8k.
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