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
Join the excitement at the GTC Sunrise Run 8K on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in beautiful Simpsonville, Greenville! This iconic event marks its 47th running, kicking off the summer with a vibrant early morning race that promises to energize participants and spectators alike. The race begins at 6:16 AM on Church Street, right in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building.
Participants can look forward to not only an exhilarating 8K race but also fantastic giveaways, including lightweight daypacks and socks for all entrants. Make sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, June 12, at Run In from noon to 6 PM or on race day from 5:00 to 6:00 AM at First Baptist Church. With ample parking available in the area and a festive atmosphere, the GTC Sunrise Run is the perfect way to celebrate fitness and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various categories, including overall and age group winners. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this unforgettable event!
Participants can look forward to not only an exhilarating 8K race but also fantastic giveaways, including lightweight daypacks and socks for all entrants. Make sure to pick up your race packet on Friday, June 12, at Run In from noon to 6 PM or on race day from 5:00 to 6:00 AM at First Baptist Church. With ample parking available in the area and a festive atmosphere, the GTC Sunrise Run is the perfect way to celebrate fitness and community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to compete for awards in various categories, including overall and age group winners. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
DESCRIPTION
The GTC Sunrise Run will be back in full force for its 47th 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 23:54 SET BY RYAN DREW OF GTC-ELITE!
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
$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 47th 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 23:54 SET BY RYAN DREW OF GTC-ELITE!
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
$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 & Lightweight Daypack and Socks
Sat 13th June 2026 (6:16AM EDT)
$43.00
OPENS 12 MARThe 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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