
GTC Paris Mountain Road Race is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Greenville, SC, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
The Paris Mountain Road Race 10k is a hilly run around the base of Paris Mountain starting and finishing at Redeemer Presbyterian Church at 6150 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville, SC. The total elevation gain over the 10K distance is roughly 1500 feet.
With over 2500 vertical feet of elevation gain, 89 curves, and some hills at 15% grade, the Paris Mountain Road Race 20k lives up to its billing as the TOUGHEST RACE IN THE SOUTH. The race starts at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, ascends the north side of Paris Mountain, descends on the south side, and uses the hilly back roads at the base of the mountain to return.
Sorry, but strollers and dogs are not permitted in the Paris Mountain Road Races.
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
57°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
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
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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GTC Paris Mountain Road Race
Dec 12, 2026