In 76 days · Sat, Jan 16, 2027
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Saturday, January 16th, 2027
300 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601, Greenville SC
5K
33–50°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
19–44°F
dry
2025
26–52°F
dry
2024
24–44°F
rain
2023
28–53°F
dry
2022
24–37°F
rain
2021
32–43°F
dry
2020
49–61°F
dry
2019
26–52°F
dry
2018
25–47°F
dry
2017
53–58°F
dry
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About this race
The 48th annual Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K is held on the third Saturday of each January. For 2027, this will be Jan 16.
The race is one of the oldest, largest and most popular 5K events in the state, running strong since 1979.
- Presented by the Greenville Track Club
- Sponsored by the Greenville Journal
- GTC Corporate Shield event
- Included in the GTC running series, sponsored by Incite Consulting Group https://incitecg.com/
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Greenville to train with before race day.
Upstate Running Club
Greenville, SCSuggested Races
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