
From the Organizer
This is a moderate trail race with few hills.
Directions for the race: Start at front picnic area near the footbridge; run along lake past main office building; left onto Lake Placid Trail; right onto Mountain Creek Trail; Left on Sulphur Springs; Right at Pavilion and back to Park Road; left on Park Road; right into Archery Range; Right onto Sulphur Springs; continue on Mountain Creek; left on Park Road; right on road to Shelter 3; finish at Shelter 3. (Address 2401 State Park Road, Greenville, SC 29609)
Race day registration and Bib pick up: Race Day Registration and Pickup: Shelter 3, near main parking lot across from main office.
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
91°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GTC Paris Mountain Trails 7K
Aug 1, 2026