Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K
Updated
Saturday, January 16, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Greenville (300 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601). Distances: 5K. Entry from $32; the 5K goes from $32 to $36 after December 6.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 16
2027 · in 70 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
300 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601
Greenville, SC 29601
Area: Greenville, Greer & Simpsonville, Greenville, SC
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$32
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 16 (in 70 days)
Opened May 1, 2026
Race day in Greenville
Weather
51° / 30°F
Typical high and low for January 16, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenville, SC (2.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:36 AM – 5:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 24 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- City Hall Visitor parkingunder 0.1 mi
- River Street Garage · paid0.1 mi
- Bowater Parking Garage · paid0.1 mi
260 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Paloma restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Indaco restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- O-Ku restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Grill Marks restaurantunder 0.1 mi
128 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 15
Where to stay
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