Juneteenth GVL 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price Free - $46.85
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
This celebration is more than just a race; it's a movement with meaning! Experience the energy of free youth fitness sessions, engaging activities for ages 5-18, and a high-energy Dance Your Pounds Off session led by celebrity instructor Dwight Holt Jr. at the Yee-Haw Brewing Co. Beer Garden. With options to join the 5K, participate in the dance session, or both, you'll be part of a dynamic event that honors our veterans and brings generations together. Donβt miss out on this fun-filled day of movement, connection, and community spiritβcome ready to celebrate and make it count!
Organiser's Description
_THIS IS MORE THAN A RACE._
_THIS IS MOVEMENT WITH MEANING._
AND THIS YEAR MAKES 5!
5 years of impact.
5 years of showing up.
5 years of moving with purpose as a community.
WHETHER YOU ARE A SEASONED RUNNER, A CASUAL WALKER, PUSHING A STROLLER, GETTING OFF THE COUCH, OR JUST READY TO MOVE YOUR BODY, THIS EXPERIENCE WAS CREATED WITH YOU IN MIND.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WE ARE BRINGING THE ENERGY ALL MORNING WITH OPTIONS FOR EVERYBODY:
5K RUN/WALK
FREE YOUTH FITNESS SESSIONS
DANCE YOUR POUNDS OFF WITH CELEBRITY INSTRUCTOR DWIGHT HOLT JR.
PICK YOUR LANE OR DO IT ALL. EITHER WAY, YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!
5K RUN/WALK
START TIME: 7:00 AM
LOCATION: BLUES JAZZ BOULEVARD
300 RIVER ST. GREENVILLE, SC 29601
ACROSS FROM THE PEACE CENTER OUTDOOR STAGE
The race will start and finish here, with most of the route taking place along the scenic Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Run it. Walk it. Push the stroller. No pressure. Just move.
WELLNESS AT YEE-HAW BREWING CO. (BEER GARDEN)
307 E MCBEE AVE, GREENVILLE, SC
YOUTH FITNESS SESSIONS (FREE)
AGES 511 | 9:00 AM
AGES 1218 | 10:00 AM
THESE SESSIONS ARE ALL ABOUT GETTING OUR YOUTH ACTIVE, ENGAGED, AND CONFIDENT IN A FUN, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
DANCE YOUR POUNDS OFF WITH DWIGHT HOLT JR.
10:45 AM | YEE-HAW BREWING CO. BEER GARDEN
Now listen this is where it turns into a whole situation.
We are bringing in celebrity fitness instructor Dwight Holt Jr., founder of the high-energy Dance Your Pounds Off movement. And no, this is not your average workout.
This is music up, sweat flowing, crowd moving, good energy everywhere. Dwight knows how to pull people in and keep it fun, so even if you came just to watch you are probably leaving out there dancing.
So yes, come cute. But more importantly, come ready. Because DYPO is going to be a whole vibe!
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
WHEN YOU REGISTER, SELECT THE OPTION THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU:
* 5K ONLY
* DANCE YOUR POUNDS OFF ONLY
* BOTH THE 5K AND DANCE SESSION
* ALL YOUTH SESSIONS ARE FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL YOUTH PARTICIPANTS.
WHAT YOU GET
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS (RACE AND DYPO) WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE RACE T-SHIRT!
WHY THIS ONE HITS DIFFERENT
THIS IS YEAR 5! AND WE ARE NOT JUST CELEBRATING, WE ARE CONTINUING THE WORK.
This experience brings our community together around movement, wellness, and connection, with a special emphasis on honoring our veterans and creating space for every generation to show up and be part of something meaningful.
PULL UP AND BE PART OF IT!
FIVE YEARS IN.
STILL SHOWING UP.
STILL MAKING IT COUNT.
NOW IT IS YOUR TURN!
Races
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Juneteenth GVL 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $1.55 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$36.55
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Juneteenth GVL Dancing Your Pounds Off With Dwight Holt
Incl. $1.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (10:45AM EDT)
$21.10
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Virtual Juneteenth GVL 5K
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
$26.25
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Juneteenth GVL Youth Age 5 -11 Fitness Session
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
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Juneteenth GVL Youth Age 12 - 18 Fitness Session
Sat 20th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
Free
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Juneteenth GVL 5K Run/Walk & Dance Your Pounds Off Session With Dwight Holt
Incl. $1.85 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$46.85
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