GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5K
From the Organizer
The ever popular and patriotic Red White and Blue Shoes 5K on the campus of Furman University on July 4th.
This fast race course is USATF certified. The start line is in the parking lot adjacent to the north stands at Paladin stadium. The route circles the mall and loops around the Duke Library at the center of campus. The course then goes across the dam at Swan Lake and takes the paved path around the lake, using the new footbridge at the north end of the lake. The route passes the Amphitheater, goes left on Bell Tower Road to Roe Ford Road, then goes right on Roe Ford Road back to the mall. After coming down the mall road, the course rounds the circle in front of the PAC and goes down the driveway to the North Stands. Runners enter at the back gate of the stadium and finish in a blaze of glory at the 50-yard line at Paladin Stadium.
5K will participants receive a high-quality Runners Cap. Limited to 1250 participants.
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE GREENVILLE TRACK CLUB, sign in to RunSignUp with your username and password to get an automatic DISCOUNT on your race entry.
Proceeds from the GTC RWBS 5K go to the Blue Shoes Track Scholarship program, providing scholarships to deserving student athletes and promoting excellence on the track and in the classroom.
Events
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
91°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Greenville, SC
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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26
Days to train
- Race
- GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k?
- GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on July 4, 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 GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina at 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GTC Red White and Blue Shoes 5k
Jul 4, 2026