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2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k

2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Greenville, SC, with an entry fee of $15.

Date
August 8, 2026 (6 days to go)
Price
$15
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Welcome to the Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k race website!

The Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k race is a Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield running and walking event organized in memory of the late co-chief executive Edouard Michelin.

Please join us on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:00 am for a 5K road race on an out and back course along the rolling hills of Greenville County, SC. 

Packet Pickup Information

  • Michelin North America Headquarters: 1 Parkway South, Greenville SC:
    • Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 

  • Race day starting at 7:00 am at the Michelin Sales Training Center.

Post-race drinks and snacks will be located here as well.  

Awards

Awards will be given for the following categories (top 3 finishers in each, Male & Female): Overall, U13, Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), and Senior Grandmasters (60+). Corporate Shield awards will be presented immediately at the conclusion of the race awards. 

The awards ceremony will start at approximately 8:45 am at the finish line.

Giveaways

Stick around after the race for a chance to win a set of Michelin tires. At the conclusion of the awards, one lucky winner will walk away with a certificate that entitles the bearer to one set of four (4) MICHELIN brand 16,17,18, 19 20 or 21-inch rim diameter passenger or light truck tires. NOTE: MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. 

Additional Information

No dogs are allowed.

Children under 5 years old are not eligible for registration. Strollers are allowed, but the rider(s) should not be registered as a race participant.

Event fees are non-refundable and non-transferable (gift transfers only). 

 

Event Records

Overall male: Jack Mastandrea, 14:13 (2024)
Overall female: Alison Parris, 16:40 (2015)*

Youth male (1-15): Noah Poe, 17:58 (2025)
Youth female (1-15): Evelyne Blough, 21:05 (2018)

Masters male: Philippe Giguere, 17:06 (2015)*
Masters female: Eulene Agra, 19:01 (2025)

Grandmasters male: Philippe Giguere, 17:18 (2019)
Grandmasters female: Michelle Reinhart, 21:02 (2025)

Senior grandmasters male: David Smith, 20:38 (2025)
Senior grandmasters female: Nonie Hudnall, 26:06 (2025)

* previous course layout    

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Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k$15

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

86°

Typical Low

68°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:44 AMSunset 8:24 PMDaylight 13h 40m

Host City

About Greenville, SC

Population

71,755

as of 2023

City Elevation

927 ft

Nearest Airport

GSP

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 11 mi

Major Hub

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 87 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Date
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k?+
2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k?+
Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina at 515 Michelin Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k

Aug 8, 2026

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