GTC Sunrise Run 8k
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 6:16AM EDT
- Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Price $43.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating GTC Sunrise Run 8k, returning for its 46th edition on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the charming town of Simpsonville, Greenville! This iconic event kicks off bright and early at 6:16 AM on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building. Participants will race along a scenic course, aiming to beat the impressive course record of 24:05.8, set by Karl Thiessen of GTC-Elite.
Join fellow runners for a morning filled with excitement, camaraderie, and healthy competition. All entrants will receive fabulous giveaways, including a yoga microfiber towel and socks! Make sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, June 12, from noon to 6 PM at Run In, or on race day from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM at the church. With ample parking available and an awards ceremony celebrating top finishers in various categories, this event promises to be a memorable start to your summer. Don’t miss out on being part of this vibrant community event!
Join fellow runners for a morning filled with excitement, camaraderie, and healthy competition. All entrants will receive fabulous giveaways, including a yoga microfiber towel and socks! Make sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, June 12, from noon to 6 PM at Run In, or on race day from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM at the church. With ample parking available and an awards ceremony celebrating top finishers in various categories, this event promises to be a memorable start to your summer. Don’t miss out on being part of this vibrant community event!
Organiser's Description
DESCRIPTION
The GTC Sunrise Run will be back in full force for its 46th running. 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.
NEW COURSE RECORD OF 24:05.8 SET BY KARL THIESSEN OF GTC-ELITE!
GIVEAWAYS: YOGA MICROFIBER TOWEL AND SOCKS TO ALL ENTRANTS!
PACKET PICK UP
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13 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
$100 RunIn Gift cards to 1st OVERALL M & F
$50 RunIn Gift cards to 1st 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 Sunrise Run will be back in full force for its 46th running. 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.
NEW COURSE RECORD OF 24:05.8 SET BY KARL THIESSEN OF GTC-ELITE!
GIVEAWAYS: YOGA MICROFIBER TOWEL AND SOCKS TO ALL ENTRANTS!
PACKET PICK UP
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13 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
$100 RunIn Gift cards to 1st OVERALL M & F
$50 RunIn Gift cards to 1st 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. $3.00 Fee & Yoga Microfiber Towel and Socks
Sat 13th June 2026 (6:16AM EDT)
$43.00
OPENS 12 MAR 26The 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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