Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Greensboro, North Carolina
- Price $28.25 - $44.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
All registered participants will enjoy a custom bib and t-shirt, a drink voucher for some refreshing beverages, and plenty of post-run snacks. After the races, stick around for the lively block party featuring delicious food trucks, live music, and fun activities for all ages, including face painting and games. The Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party is not just a race; itβs a celebration of community spirit and well-being. Donβt miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors while supporting a great cause. Register early to secure your spot and enjoy the best rates!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 | 4-7 PM
LOFI PARK - 500 N. EUGENE ST.
The Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party is a long-standing, family-friendly event that centers around bringing the Greensboro community together, and highlighting our prized Downtown Greenway! Organized by GREENSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION [https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation], this year's 16th annual event is again part of the 2025 TRIAD RACE SERIES, [https://theraceseries.com/2024-race-series/] in conjunction with FLEET FEET [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/greensboro?srsltid=AfmBOoqqMqiL-uyS4fHUwqcZEZ20QRny32kO3jXj4kWLFCgkfniFSgw4], JUNCTION 311 [https://junction311.com/], and our valued SPONSORS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/NC/Greensboro/Run4theDowntownGreenway].
REGISTRATION
Choose to walk or run the 1-mile untimed event or the 5K timed event, and stay for a fabulous block party to follow! The 5K and 1-mile will follow a down-and-back route along parts of the Downtown Greenway. ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE:
* CUSTOM BIB AND T-SHIRT for this year's event - sizes guaranteed for registrations through September 14
* DRINK VOUCHER for beer (age 21+) from sponsor, Joymongers Brewing, or soda/juice
* PRE-RUN WARM-UP with the YMCA of Greensboro
* POST-RUN SNACKS
* FREE PRIZE DRAWING ENTRY for a chance to win some amazing goodies
REGISTRATION FEES WILL INCREASE ON JUNE 1, AUGUST 1, SEPTEMBER 1, AND EVENT DAY ON SEPTEMBER 27. Be sure to sign-up early for the best possible rates! Special discounts are automatically applied for all youth ages 4-17 years old (children age 3 and under are free, but will not receive a t-shirt with their registration).
PACKET PICK-UP
PARTICIPANT [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGNSSep_Go/KO_cWkh6T04B6kVi1jCEcQ/view?utm_content=DAGNSSep_Go&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=embeds&utm_source=link]PACKET PICK-UP [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/packetpickup] will be on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 FROM 4-6 PM (Fleet Feet Greensboro). All registrants who pick-up on Friday afternoon will be entered to win a special prize, courtesy of our generous sponsors! Alternately, packets may be collected prior to the event on Saturday, September 27, beginning at 3:30 pm.
SCHEDULE
The full event takes place between 4-7 pm, and the SCHEDULE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/schedule] is packed full of fun! Our official event welcome will start at 3 pm. We will have our first group warm-up at 4:15 pm, before the 1-MILE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/1milecourse] fun run/walk/stroll begins at 4:30 pm. There will be another group warm-up at 4:45 pm, before the 5K [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/4milecourse] timed event begins at 5:00 pm. Stick around until 7 pm and enjoy the block party fun afterwards!
BLOCK PARTY
The BLOCK PARTY [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/blockparty] extends from LoFi Park, along N. Eugene Street, and into Joymongers' parking lot. There will be delicious food to purchase from several local FOOD TRUCKS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/blockparty], live music, and beer available from Joymongers. The fun continues with tailgate-style games to play, children's activities, face painting, SPONSOR TENTS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Sponsors/NC/Greensboro/Run4theDowntownGreenway] with giveaways, a Maker's Market and local VENDOR BOOTHS [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/blockparty] to visit, prize drawings and more! Don't miss the fun and register for the run - we'll see you on the Downtown Greenway with your friends, family, kids, or dogs.
PARKING
Event PARKING [https://runsignup.com/Race/Run4theDowntownGreenway/Page/parking] for registered participants and block party attendees will be available in the Guilford County Schools Administration parking lot, located at 785 N. Eugene Street, Greensboro NC 27401. Additional parking may be available in on-street spots, or in the parking deck at 215 N. Eugene Street. Please do NOT park in any nearby business parking lots, out of respect for our local neighbors and their customers.
EVENT PROCEEDS
As our main fundraiser annually, proceeds will help support the free community programming offered year-round along the Downtown Greenway! Programs offered include workshops and activities related to environmental education, health and wellness, youth activities, arts and culture, social gathering, guided tours, and other community engagement opportunities. Thank you for supporting our efforts to provide unique and quality programs for the Greensboro community!
ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN GREENWAY
The DOWNTOWN GREENWAY [http://www.downtowngreenway.org] is a 4-mile paved multi-use urban trail that is enhancing and defining downtown Greensboro. Approximately 3 miles of greenway sections are currently open, with the final western section set to be complete in late 2025/early 2026. This project enhances the urban landscape with green space that encourages economic development, promotes health and well-being, inspires sustainable transportation, and provides connections between Greensboro neighborhood residents around the city.
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