GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile
- Date
- May 25, 2026
- Location
- The Kroc Center, Greenville, SC
- Distance
- GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile
From the Organizer
The third annual GTC Memorial Day Mile, renamed this year as GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile will be held this coming Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. The event pays tribute to our fallen service members, and to our first responders.
As a competitive 1-mile race, it is in good alignment with a national movement afoot - to Bring Back the Mile - America's distance (1-2).
Not as fast as you'd like to be yet? No problem, all speeds are welcome.
John Hart
Race Director
Email: MDMdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com
References
1. Bring Back the Mile: America's Distance. Available at: https://www.bringbackthemile.com/home
2. NPR. A Campaign To Bring Back 'America's Distance': The 1-Mile Race. Available at: https://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319512432/a-campaign-to-bring-back-americas-distance-the-1-mile-race
The plane in the photo above is part of a memorial in Cleveland Park in Greenville, South Carolina honoring Major Rudolf Anderson Jr., United States Air Force for his service and ultimate sacrifice during the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962). Major Anderson, from Greenville, SC, was the only combat casualty during the standoff, and is credited with saving the lives of millions, as explained by historians here:
How the death of a U.S. Air Force pilot prevented a nuclear war. History. Available at: https://www.history.com/news/the-cuban-missile-crisis-pilot-whose-death-may-have-saved-millions
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile?
- GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile is a running event held in Greenville, SC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile?
- Monday, May 25, 2026 in Greenville, SC at The Kroc Center, Greenville, SC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile
May 25, 2026