GTC Sunrise Run 8k

  • Date Sat 14th June 2025
  • Time 6:16AM EST
  • Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
  • Price $43.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the GTC Sunrise Run 8K, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the vibrant community of Simpsonville, Greenville! This exciting event marks the 45th running of this beloved summer kickoff, inviting both seasoned runners and enthusiastic newcomers to participate in an early morning race. The 8K will commence at 6:16 AM on Church Street, right in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building.

Participants will enjoy a spirited atmosphere and the chance to compete for fantastic prizes, including $100 and $50 gift cards for the top male and female finishers overall, as well as awards across various age groups. Don't miss out on the giveaways, including quick-dry running hats and socks for all entrants! With ample parking available and a lively awards ceremony scheduled for around 7:30 AM, the GTC Sunrise Run promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. Join us for this exhilarating celebration of fitness and community!

Organiser's Description

DESCRIPTION

The GTC Sunrise Run will be back in full force for its 45th 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.
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: QUICK DRY RUNNING HATS AND SOCKS TO ALL ENTRANTS!

PACKET PICK UP

ON FRIDAY, JUNE 7 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

  • Greenville Track Club Sunrise Run

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & Quick Dry Running Hat and Socks

    Sat 14th June 2025 (6:16AM EDT)

    $43.00

    OPENS SOON
    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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Location

First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC, 3 Hedge Street, Simpsonville, 29681, SC, United States

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