GTC Sunrise Run 8k
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- Greenville Track Club Sunrise Run
From the Organizer
DESCRIPTION
The GTC is proud to partner with RunIn and Simpsonville First Baptist Church to sponsor the 47th annual Sunrise Run. Be part of the excitement at the Greenville Track Club's legendary early morning summer kickoff event, the Sunrise Run in Simpsonville. This is a Corporate Shield event. Many thanks to our sponsors, RunIn and Simpsonville First Baptist Church.
The 8K race will start at 6:16am on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Simpsonville Activities Building.
Fast, USATF certified course!
New Course Record of 23:54 set by Ryan Drew of GTC-Elite!
5 current South Carolina Age Group records were set on the Sunrise Run course!
GIVEAWAYS: Lightweight daypack and socks to all entrants!
PACKET PICK UP
On Friday, June 12 packet pick up will be at Run In, 102 E. Curtis St., Simpsonville, 29681, from noon until 6 pm. RACE DAY packet pick up will be from 5:00am -6:00am at First Baptist Church, 3 Hedge Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
PARKING
There is ample parking around the church including church-owned parking lots and on-street parking.
The section of Church Street in front of the Activities Building will be closed so please avoid that area.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON PARK DRIVE, THE ROAD THAT GOES THROUGH THE NEW GRACELY PARK AND PAST THE SIMPSONVILLE CEMETERY. This is reserved for the Simpsonville Farmers Market.
AWARDS
RunIn Gift cards to top 3 OVERALL M & F and top 3 MASTERS M & F
Awards in all divisions:
OVERALL Top 3, M & F
MASTERS Top 3, M & F
GRANDMASTERS Top 3, M & F
AGE GROUPS, Top 3, M & F for 9-Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-Over Since this is a "piggy back" with Corporate Shield, there will also be awards for the CS teams.
The awards ceremony will take place adjacent to the finish line around 7:30 .am
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
90°
Low
69°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
37%
Wind
1 to 6 mph
Host City
About Simpsonville, SC
Population
25,125
as of 2023
Elevation
774 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 83 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at GTC Sunrise Run 8k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- GTC Sunrise Run 8k
- Date
- June 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GTC Sunrise Run 8k?
- GTC Sunrise Run 8k is a running race held in Simpsonville, South Carolina on June 13, 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 Sunrise Run 8k?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Simpsonville, South Carolina at First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC, Simpsonville, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GTC Sunrise Run 8k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GTC Sunrise Run 8k
Jun 13, 2026