Front Porch Housing
The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Join us as we come together to raise awareness for supportive housing, raise funding for supportive services, and celebrate our community.
Saturday, October 2, 2027 . Front Porch Housing, Greenville, SC

About the Race

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Join us for the FRONT PORCH HOUSING RACE FOR A PLACE as we come together to raise awareness for supportive housing, raise funding for supportive services, and celebrate our community.

The Race for a Place is a 5K/10K race around the Front Porch Housing property and neighboring Greenville Technical campus. Whether you're a runner, walker, donor, and/or supporter, we invite you to join us on race day!

Race Day Details

Date
Saturday, October 2, 2027

Location
Front Porch Housing

Address
1433 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29607

Packet Pickup
The day before the race, behind the ClubHouse at Front Porch Housing (1433 Cleveland Street). Packet Pickup hours will be posted closer to race day.

Race Day Registration
7:00 - 7:30 AM behind the ClubHouse, prior to the start of the race

Parking
Parking is available at Front Porch Housing (1433 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29607). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and warm up, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

The Events

5K Run/Walk . 8:00 AM

10K Run/Walk . 8:00 AM

Course

The course runs around the Front Porch property and the neighboring Greenville Technical campus. 2027 Course map will be posted closer to race day.

View the Course Map

T-Shirts

All registrants will receive a T-shirt along with their packet pick up. Exact t-shirt size is not guaranteed for late registrations.

Kids Policy

* Children 7 years old and under are free; no registration required.
* Free participants will not receive a race shirt. If you'd like a shirt, you must register; the smallest available size is Adult XS.
* Children under 8 years old are welcome to register if desired; they will receive an official race time but will not be placed in an awards division.
* Strollers are welcome.

Animal Policy

For the safety and comfort of all participants, animals are not permitted on the race course or at the event, even if they are leashed.

Race Awards

* Top Overall Male and Female
* Top 3 per Age Group, Male and Female Divisions

Age Group Categories
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Part of the Upstate Giving Series

This race is one of the community charity races in the UPSTATE GIVING SERIES, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.

Upstate Giving Series [https://upstategivingseries.com/]Series Standings [https://runsignup.com/Series/GivingSeries]

Race Policies

* RAIN OR SHINE: the race goes on rain or shine. If lightning or severe weather creates an unsafe environment, the start may be delayed.
* NO REFUNDS: all registrations are final.
* RESULTS: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.

Race Day Photos

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See All Race Photos [https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/SC/Greenville/TheRaceforaPlace5K]

Let's Stay Connected

Front Porch Housing Website [https://www.frontporchhousing.org]
Contact the Race Director [https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/SC/Greenville/TheRaceforaPlace5K#contactFormSection]
Email the Race Director
Race Director email: info@frontporchhousing.org