GTC Memorial Day Mile
- Date Mon 25th May 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $24.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Third Annual GTC Memorial Day Mile on Monday, May 25, 2026, in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina! This spirited 1-mile race celebrates not only the joy of running but also honors the brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As part of a national movement to "Bring Back the Mile," this event promises a flat, USATF certified race route, ensuring an exhilarating experience for both competitive runners and casual participants alike.
Runners will take off in groups based on their estimated finish times, making it a fun and organized event for everyone involved. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out and be a part of this meaningful occasion that combines athleticism with remembrance. Don’t miss the chance to make memories and pay tribute on this special day!
Runners will take off in groups based on their estimated finish times, making it a fun and organized event for everyone involved. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out and be a part of this meaningful occasion that combines athleticism with remembrance. Don’t miss the chance to make memories and pay tribute on this special day!
Organiser's Description
THE THIRD ANNUAL GTC _MEMORIAL DAY MILE _WILL BE HELD THIS COMING MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026.
AS A SERIOUS 1-MILE RACE, IT IS IN GOOD ALIGNMENT WITH A NATIONAL MOVEMENT AFOOT - TO _BRING BACK THE MILE - AMERICA'S DISTANCE_ (1-2).
THE EVENT ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES OUR FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS ON MEMORIAL DAY FOR THEIR SACRIFICE IN PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES.
THE RACE ROUTE IS THE SAME AS IT HAS BEEN FOR EACH YEAR PRIOR. IT IS FLAT, USATF CERTIFIED, AND WILL BEGIN IN GROUPS BASED ON RUNNERS' ESTIMATED FINISH TIMES.
JOHN HART
RACE DIRECTOR
EMAIL: [email protected]
REFERENCES
1. BRING BACK THE MILE: AMERICA'S DISTANCE. AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.BRINGBACKTHEMILE.COM/HOME [https://www.bringbackthemile.com/home]
2. NPR. A CAMPAIGN TO BRING BACK 'AMERICA'S DISTANCE': THE 1-MILE RACE. AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.NPR.ORG/2014/06/06/319512432/A-CAMPAIGN-TO-BRING-BACK-AMERICAS-DISTANCE-THE-1-MILE-RACE [https://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319512432/a-campaign-to-bring-back-americas-distance-the-1-mile-race]
THE PLANE IN THE PHOTO ABOVE IS PART OF A MEMORIAL IN CLEVELAND PARK IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA HONORING MAJOR RUDOLF ANDERSON JR., UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FOR HIS SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE DURING THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS (1962). MAJOR ANDERSON, FROM GREENVILLE, SC, WAS THE ONLY COMBAT CASUALTY DURING THE STANDOFF, AND IS CREDITED WITH SAVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS, AS EXPLAINED BY HISTORIANS HERE:
HOW THE DEATH OF A U.S. AIR FORCE PILOT PREVENTED A NUCLEAR WAR. HISTORY. AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.HISTORY.COM/NEWS/THE-CUBAN-MISSILE-CRISIS-PILOT-WHOSE-DEATH-MAY-HAVE-SAVED-MILLIONS [https://www.history.com/news/the-cuban-missile-crisis-pilot-whose-death-may-have-saved-millions]
AS A SERIOUS 1-MILE RACE, IT IS IN GOOD ALIGNMENT WITH A NATIONAL MOVEMENT AFOOT - TO _BRING BACK THE MILE - AMERICA'S DISTANCE_ (1-2).
THE EVENT ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES OUR FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS ON MEMORIAL DAY FOR THEIR SACRIFICE IN PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES.
THE RACE ROUTE IS THE SAME AS IT HAS BEEN FOR EACH YEAR PRIOR. IT IS FLAT, USATF CERTIFIED, AND WILL BEGIN IN GROUPS BASED ON RUNNERS' ESTIMATED FINISH TIMES.
JOHN HART
RACE DIRECTOR
EMAIL: [email protected]
REFERENCES
1. BRING BACK THE MILE: AMERICA'S DISTANCE. AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.BRINGBACKTHEMILE.COM/HOME [https://www.bringbackthemile.com/home]
2. NPR. A CAMPAIGN TO BRING BACK 'AMERICA'S DISTANCE': THE 1-MILE RACE. AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.NPR.ORG/2014/06/06/319512432/A-CAMPAIGN-TO-BRING-BACK-AMERICAS-DISTANCE-THE-1-MILE-RACE [https://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319512432/a-campaign-to-bring-back-americas-distance-the-1-mile-race]
THE PLANE IN THE PHOTO ABOVE IS PART OF A MEMORIAL IN CLEVELAND PARK IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA HONORING MAJOR RUDOLF ANDERSON JR., UNITED STATES AIR FORCE FOR HIS SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE DURING THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS (1962). MAJOR ANDERSON, FROM GREENVILLE, SC, WAS THE ONLY COMBAT CASUALTY DURING THE STANDOFF, AND IS CREDITED WITH SAVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS, AS EXPLAINED BY HISTORIANS HERE:
HOW THE DEATH OF A U.S. AIR FORCE PILOT PREVENTED A NUCLEAR WAR. HISTORY. AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.HISTORY.COM/NEWS/THE-CUBAN-MISSILE-CRISIS-PILOT-WHOSE-DEATH-MAY-HAVE-SAVED-MILLIONS [https://www.history.com/news/the-cuban-missile-crisis-pilot-whose-death-may-have-saved-millions]
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Memorial Day Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Mon 25th May 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$24.50
A competitive 1 mile race where all speeds are welcome.
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