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 to lace up your running shoes for the GTC Sunrise Run 8k on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Simpsonville, Greenville! This exciting event marks the 45th edition of the beloved Sunrise Run, known for kicking off the summer in style with an invigorating early morning race. The 8k will commence at 6:16 AM on Church Street, right in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building, making it a perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of competition at dawn.
Participants will not only enjoy the beautiful summer scenery but also have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including $100 and $50 RunIn gift cards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as awards in various age divisions. Every entrant will receive a yoga microfiber towel and socks, ensuring a rewarding experience for all. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday, June 13, or on race day morning for an unforgettable start to the summer! Join the excitement and be part of this vibrant community event!
Participants will not only enjoy the beautiful summer scenery but also have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including $100 and $50 RunIn gift cards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as awards in various age divisions. Every entrant will receive a yoga microfiber towel and socks, ensuring a rewarding experience for all. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Friday, June 13, or on race day morning for an unforgettable start to the summer! Join the excitement and be part of this vibrant community event!
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: 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 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: 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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