GTC Sunrise Run 8K
GTC Sunrise Run 8K is a running race on June 12, 2027 in Simpsonville, SC, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- June 12, 2027 (210 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
DESCRIPTION
Watch 2026 highlights courtesy of MileSplit SC
Watch 2026 highlights courtesy of MileSplit SC
Greenville Journal photo gallery
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!
Course video with race directory commentary
https://youtu.be/x80XfgjYEaw?si=2S4fLqWN6di-BgcO
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
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
86°
Typical Low
64°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fountain Inn 2 Sw, 6 mi from the venue.
About Simpsonville, SC
Population
25,125
as of 2023
City 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
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Waiting For?
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210
Days to train
- Race
- GTC Sunrise Run 8K
- Date
- June 12, 2027
Get Ready for Race Day
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GTC Sunrise Run 8K
Jun 12, 2027