The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for the 3rd Annual Front Porch Housing - Race for a Place!
On Saturday, October 3rd, 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 property and neighboring Greenville Technical Campus. So, whether you're a runner, walker, donor, and/ or supporter, we invite you to join us.
Date - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Where - 1433 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29607
Packet Pickup - Morning of the Race, Starting at 6:30 AM
Course - To Be Determined!
Kids Policy -
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Children 7 years old and under are free – no registration required.
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Free participants will not receive a race shirt. If you’d like a shirt, you must register; the smallest available size is Adult XS.
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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.
Awards - Top Overall Male and Female & Top 3 Per Age Group, Male and Female Divisions
Age Divisions -
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8-12
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13-19
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20-20
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60-69
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70 +
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk is a running event held in Greenville, SC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Greenville, SC at Front Porch Housing, Greenville, SC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026