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 us for the thrilling GTC Memorial Day Mile on Monday, May 25, 2026, in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina! This exciting 1-mile race is not only a chance to test your speed but also a celebration of America’s distance running heritage, aligning with the national movement to "Bring Back the Mile." As the third annual event, participants will follow a flat, USATF certified route, beginning in groups based on estimated finish times, making it a perfect opportunity for runners of all levels.
This Memorial Day, we honor our brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The race pays tribute to Major Rudolf Anderson Jr., a local hero whose legacy is remembered through a memorial in Cleveland Park. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, come out to enjoy a day of camaraderie, remembrance, and exhilarating competition as we celebrate our freedom and the spirit of the mile! Don't miss out on this unforgettable event in Greenville!
This Memorial Day, we honor our brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The race pays tribute to Major Rudolf Anderson Jr., a local hero whose legacy is remembered through a memorial in Cleveland Park. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, come out to enjoy a day of camaraderie, remembrance, and exhilarating competition as we celebrate our freedom and the spirit of the mile! Don't miss out on this unforgettable event in Greenville!
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, AS TOLD 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, AS TOLD 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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