GTC Sunrise Run 8K
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 6:16AM EDT
- Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Price $55.12
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating GTC Sunrise Run 8K on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the vibrant community of Simpsonville, Greenville! This annual event, now in its 47th year, is a fantastic way to kick off your summer mornings with a scenic and fast course that is USATF certified. The race will begin bright and early at 6:16 AM on Church Street, right in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building, promising an energetic atmosphere filled with enthusiastic runners of all ages.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day with exciting giveaways, including lightweight daypacks and socks for all entrants. Plus, the chance to witness and possibly set new records, as the course has seen five South Carolina age group records shattered in the past! Don’t miss the opportunity to compete for awards in various categories, including Overall, Masters, and Age Groups, with top finishers receiving RunIn gift cards. With ample parking, a supportive community, and a celebratory awards ceremony at approximately 7:30 AM, the GTC Sunrise Run is an event you won’t want to miss!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day with exciting giveaways, including lightweight daypacks and socks for all entrants. Plus, the chance to witness and possibly set new records, as the course has seen five South Carolina age group records shattered in the past! Don’t miss the opportunity to compete for awards in various categories, including Overall, Masters, and Age Groups, with top finishers receiving RunIn gift cards. With ample parking, a supportive community, and a celebratory awards ceremony at approximately 7:30 AM, the GTC Sunrise Run is an event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
DESCRIPTION
The GTC is proud to partner with RunIn and Simpsonville First Baptist Church to sponsor the 47th annual Sunrise Run. Be part of the excitement at the Greenville Track Club's legendary early morning summer kickoff event, the Sunrise Run in Simpsonville. THIS IS A CORPORATE SHIELD EVENT. MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS, RUNIN AND SIMPSONVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
THE 8K RACE WILL START AT 6:16AM ON CHURCH STREET IN FRONT OF THE FIRST BAPTIST SIMPSONVILLE ACTIVITIES BUILDING.
FAST, USATF CERTIFIED COURSE!
NEW COURSE RECORD OF 23:54 SET BY RYAN DREW OF GTC-ELITE!
Course video with race directory commentary
https://youtu.be/x80XfgjYEaw?si=2S4fLqWN6di-BgcO
5 CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA AGE GROUP RECORDS WERE SET ON THE SUNRISE RUN COURSE!
GIVEAWAYS: LIGHTWEIGHT DAYPACK AND SOCKS TO ALL ENTRANTS!
PACKET PICK UP
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12 PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT RUN IN, 102 E. CURTIS ST., SIMPSONVILLE, 29681, FROM NOON UNTIL 6 PM. RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE FROM 5:00AM -6:00AM AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 3 HEDGE STREET, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
PARKING
There is ample parking around the church including church-owned parking lots and on-street parking.
THE SECTION OF CHURCH STREET IN FRONT OF THE ACTIVITIES BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED SO PLEASE AVOID THAT AREA.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON PARK DRIVE, THE ROAD THAT GOES THROUGH THE NEW GRACELY PARK AND PAST THE SIMPSONVILLE CEMETERY. THIS IS RESERVED FOR THE SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET.
AWARDS
RunIn Gift cards to top 3 OVERALL M & F and top 3 MASTERS M & F
Awards in all divisions:
OVERALL Top 3, M & F
MASTERS Top 3, M & F
GRANDMASTERS Top 3, M & F
AGE GROUPS, Top 3, M & F for 9-Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-Over Since this is a "piggy back" with Corporate Shield, there will also be awards for the CS teams.
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ADJACENT TO THE FINISH LINE AROUND 7:30 .AM
The GTC is proud to partner with RunIn and Simpsonville First Baptist Church to sponsor the 47th annual Sunrise Run. Be part of the excitement at the Greenville Track Club's legendary early morning summer kickoff event, the Sunrise Run in Simpsonville. THIS IS A CORPORATE SHIELD EVENT. MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS, RUNIN AND SIMPSONVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
THE 8K RACE WILL START AT 6:16AM ON CHURCH STREET IN FRONT OF THE FIRST BAPTIST SIMPSONVILLE ACTIVITIES BUILDING.
FAST, USATF CERTIFIED COURSE!
NEW COURSE RECORD OF 23:54 SET BY RYAN DREW OF GTC-ELITE!
Course video with race directory commentary
https://youtu.be/x80XfgjYEaw?si=2S4fLqWN6di-BgcO
5 CURRENT SOUTH CAROLINA AGE GROUP RECORDS WERE SET ON THE SUNRISE RUN COURSE!
GIVEAWAYS: LIGHTWEIGHT DAYPACK AND SOCKS TO ALL ENTRANTS!
PACKET PICK UP
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12 PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT RUN IN, 102 E. CURTIS ST., SIMPSONVILLE, 29681, FROM NOON UNTIL 6 PM. RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE FROM 5:00AM -6:00AM AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 3 HEDGE STREET, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
PARKING
There is ample parking around the church including church-owned parking lots and on-street parking.
THE SECTION OF CHURCH STREET IN FRONT OF THE ACTIVITIES BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED SO PLEASE AVOID THAT AREA.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON PARK DRIVE, THE ROAD THAT GOES THROUGH THE NEW GRACELY PARK AND PAST THE SIMPSONVILLE CEMETERY. THIS IS RESERVED FOR THE SIMPSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET.
AWARDS
RunIn Gift cards to top 3 OVERALL M & F and top 3 MASTERS M & F
Awards in all divisions:
OVERALL Top 3, M & F
MASTERS Top 3, M & F
GRANDMASTERS Top 3, M & F
AGE GROUPS, Top 3, M & F for 9-Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-Over Since this is a "piggy back" with Corporate Shield, there will also be awards for the CS teams.
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ADJACENT TO THE FINISH LINE AROUND 7:30 .AM
Races
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Greenville Track Club Sunrise Run
Incl. $3.12 Fee & Lightweight Daypack and Socks
Sat 13th June 2026 (6:16AM EDT)
$55.12
CLOSEDThe 8K starts when the sun rises (which is approximately 6:16 am - runners need to be prepared to begin by 6:10)
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