Race for Adoption 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:20AM EDT
- Location Greer, South Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Race for Adoption 5K on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the beautiful city of Greer, Greenville. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day weekend while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in need of loving homes. Participants of all ages and athletic abilities are welcome, whether you're a seasoned runner or simply looking to enjoy a fun walk. The fast-paced 5K course promises an exhilarating experience, and this year’s redesigned finish line is sure to add an extra dose of cheer!
All proceeds from the Race for Adoption will directly support local families in their journey to adopt, ensuring that your participation helps create lasting change. The event will kick off at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at Covenant Church, located at 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greenville, SC 29650. Race-day registrations will be accepted until 8:45 a.m., so don’t miss your chance to be part of this heartwarming event. For those looking to streamline their race day, packet pick-up will be available on Friday, May 8th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, and again on race day from 7:
All proceeds from the Race for Adoption will directly support local families in their journey to adopt, ensuring that your participation helps create lasting change. The event will kick off at 9 a.m., rain or shine, at Covenant Church, located at 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greenville, SC 29650. Race-day registrations will be accepted until 8:45 a.m., so don’t miss your chance to be part of this heartwarming event. For those looking to streamline their race day, packet pick-up will be available on Friday, May 8th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, and again on race day from 7:
Organiser's Description
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO TAKES PART IN THIS AMAZING AND LIFE CHANGING EVENT. CELEBRATE MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILDS LIFE AND ALLOWING AN ADOPTION TO BE POSSIBLE.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY 5K WILL GO TOWARD THE COSTS OF LOCAL FAMILIES ADOPTING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FUNDS FROM OUR PAST EVENTS HAVE FOREVER BLESSED THE LIVES OF MANY FAMILIES.
RUNNERS AND WALKERS, OF ALL AGES, ARE WELCOME TO THIS EVENT. WE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ALL LEVELS OF ATHLETES. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO BE A FAST 5K FOR ATHLETES WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE WALKING FOR FITNESS AND FUN.
**WE HAVE REDESIGNED THE FINISH LINE THIS YEAR TO PROVIDE A LITTLE MORE CHEER. WE ASK YOU STAY ON THE SIDEWALK UNTIL YOU GET TO THE POINT WHERE THE POLICE WILL BE STATIONED TO ALLOW YOU TO CROSS THE ROAD.**
EVENT INFO:
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COVENANT CHURCH, 1310 OLD SPARTANBURG ROAD, GREENVILLE, SC 29650
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SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 9 A.M. - RAIN OR SHINE!
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RACE-DAY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE MORNING OF THE RACE FROM UNTIL 8:45 A.M. CLICK ON THE SIGN-UP TAB ABOVE
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PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY MAY 8TH FROM 5:30-7:00 PM AND ON RACE DAY FROM 7:30-8:45 AM. *IF ALL POSSIBLE, PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO PICK UP FRIDAY EVENING TO AVOID LINES SATURDAY MORNING.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY 5K WILL GO TOWARD THE COSTS OF LOCAL FAMILIES ADOPTING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FUNDS FROM OUR PAST EVENTS HAVE FOREVER BLESSED THE LIVES OF MANY FAMILIES.
RUNNERS AND WALKERS, OF ALL AGES, ARE WELCOME TO THIS EVENT. WE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT ALL LEVELS OF ATHLETES. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO BE A FAST 5K FOR ATHLETES WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE WALKING FOR FITNESS AND FUN.
**WE HAVE REDESIGNED THE FINISH LINE THIS YEAR TO PROVIDE A LITTLE MORE CHEER. WE ASK YOU STAY ON THE SIDEWALK UNTIL YOU GET TO THE POINT WHERE THE POLICE WILL BE STATIONED TO ALLOW YOU TO CROSS THE ROAD.**
EVENT INFO:
*
COVENANT CHURCH, 1310 OLD SPARTANBURG ROAD, GREENVILLE, SC 29650
*
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 9 A.M. - RAIN OR SHINE!
*
RACE-DAY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE MORNING OF THE RACE FROM UNTIL 8:45 A.M. CLICK ON THE SIGN-UP TAB ABOVE
*
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY MAY 8TH FROM 5:30-7:00 PM AND ON RACE DAY FROM 7:30-8:45 AM. *IF ALL POSSIBLE, PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO PICK UP FRIDAY EVENING TO AVOID LINES SATURDAY MORNING.
Races
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Race for Adoption 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Commemorative T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Kid's Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 9th May 2026 (8:20AM EDT)
$6.30
CLOSED
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