GTC Sunrise Run 8k
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 6:16AM EDT
- Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Price $43.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the thrilling GTC Sunrise Run 8K, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the vibrant community of Simpsonville, Greenville! This iconic event marks its 46th year and promises to be an exhilarating early morning summer kickoff. The race will commence at 6:16 AM on Church Street, right in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building, making it the perfect way to embrace the day with energy and enthusiasm.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 8K course while vying for exciting prizes, including $100 and $50 RunIn gift cards for the top overall and masters male and female finishers, plus awards for top finishers in various age groups. All entrants will receive a yoga microfiber towel and socks, adding to the fantastic experience. With ample parking available and a fun awards ceremony scheduled for around 7:30 AM, the GTC Sunrise Run is an event you won’t want to miss! Join the community of runners and make memories in this unforgettable celebration of fitness and camaraderie!
Participants will enjoy a scenic 8K course while vying for exciting prizes, including $100 and $50 RunIn gift cards for the top overall and masters male and female finishers, plus awards for top finishers in various age groups. All entrants will receive a yoga microfiber towel and socks, adding to the fantastic experience. With ample parking available and a fun awards ceremony scheduled for around 7:30 AM, the GTC Sunrise Run is an event you won’t want to miss! Join the community of runners and make memories in this unforgettable celebration of fitness and camaraderie!
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.
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.
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 14th June 2025 (6:16AM EDT)
$43.00
The 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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