New Year's 5k
Updated
Saturday, January 2, 2027, first start 9:30 AM, in Travelers Rest (301 North Main Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 30.
Course and race notes
START THE NEW YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT!
New Year's 5K & Kids Half Mile.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 2
2027 · in 56 days
Start time
9:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
301 North Main Street
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Area: Greenville, Greer & Simpsonville, Greenville, SC
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 2 (in 56 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Travelers Rest
Weather
53° / 35°F
Typical high and low for January 2, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenville Dwtn Airport, SC (10.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:37 AM – 5:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
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
- Center Street Public Parking · free0.3 mi
11 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse cafe0.2 mi
- Pink Mama's Ice Cream ice cream0.3 mi
- Topsoil Restaurant restaurant0.3 mi
- TruBroth cafe0.4 mi
13 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 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 1
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.