First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC, Simpsonville SC
Saturday, June 13th, 2026
Race Overview
The GTC Sunrise Run will be back in full force for its 47th running. 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.
The 8K race will start at 6:16am on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building.
Course Record
New Course Record of 23:54 set by Ryan Drew of GTC-Elite!
Giveaways
Lightweight daypack and socks to all entrants!
Packet Pick Up
- Date: Friday, June 12
- Location: Run In, 102 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville, 29681
- Time: From noon until 6 pm
- Race Day: Packet pick up will be from 5:00am - 6:00am at First Baptist Church, 3 Hedge Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Parking
- 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.
- Important: 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
- Overall Awards: $100 RunIn Gift cards to 1st OVERALL M & F
- Masters Awards: $50 RunIn Gift cards to 1st MASTERS M & F
- Divisions: Awards in all divisions for Top 3, M & F
- Ceremony: The awards ceremony will take place adjacent to the finish line around 7:30 am
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