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The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Greenville, SC

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Where

Front Porch Housing, Greenville SC

Distances

5K · 10K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

5373°F

dry

2024

6480°F

dry

2023

6082°F

dry

2022

5371°F

dry

2021

6378°F

rain

2020

4867°F

dry

2019

7295°F

dry

2018

6683°F

dry

2017

5777°F

dry

2016

6081°F

dry

Best months to race in South Carolina

About this race

Race Overview

Join us for the 3rd Annual Front Porch Housing - Race for a Place!

On Saturday, October 3rd, we come together to raise awareness for supportive housing, raise funding for supportive services, and celebrate our community. The Race for a Place is a 5K/10K race around the Front Porch property and neighboring Greenville Technical Campus. So, whether you're a runner, walker, donor, and/or supporter, we invite you to join us.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Location: 1433 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29607

Packet Pickup Information

  • Pickup: Packet pick up for your race bib and supplies will be on Friday, October 2nd between 10:00am - 2:00pm in the ClubHouse at Front Porch Housing (1433 Cleveland Street).
  • Same-Day Registration: Day of race registration will be available prior to the start of the race from 7:00-7:30 am.

Course Map - here

Kids Policy

  • Age: Children 7 years old and under are free – no registration required.
  • Race Shirt: Free participants will not receive a race shirt. If you’d like a shirt, you must register: the smallest available size is Adult XS.
  • Registration: Children under 8 years old are welcome to register if desired: they will receive an official race time but will not be placed in an awards division.
  • Strollers: Strollers are welcome.

Animal Policy

  • Restrictions: For the safety and comfort of all participants, animals are not permitted on the race course or at the event, even if they are leashed.

Awards

  • Top Awards: Top Overall Male and Female & Top 3 Per Age Group, Male and Female Divisions

Age Divisions

  • 8-12
  • 13-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

Course map

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