
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k race website!
The Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k race is a 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 8am for a 5K out and back course along the rolling hills of Greenville County, SC.
Packet Pickup Information:
Post-race drinks and snacks will be located here as well. Awards Ceremony will start at approximately 8:45 at the finish line.
Note: Children under 5 years old are not eligible for registration.
Event fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No dogs allowed. Strollers are allowed, but the rider(s) should not be registered as a race participant.
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) - - 12:54 (20xx)
Masters male - Philippe Giguere - 17:06 (2015)
Masters female - Eulene Agra - 19:01 (2025)
Grandmasters male - Philippe Giguere - 17:18 (2019)
Grandmasters female - - 12:52 (20xx)*
Senior grandmasters male - - 12:10 (20xx)
Senior grandmasters female - C - 14:22 (20xx)
* previous course layout
Events
Weather
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
90°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
71,755
as of 2023
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
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k
Aug 8, 2026