Juneteenth GVL 5K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 300 River Street, Greenville, SC
- Distance
- Juneteenth GVL 5K Run/Walk · Juneteenth GVL Dancing Your Pounds Off with Dwight Holt · Virtual Juneteenth GVL 5K & more
From the Organizer
Juneteenth GVL Wellness Celebration: 5K Race/Walk and Wellness Event
This is more than a race.
This is movement with meaning.
And this year makes 5!
5 years of impact.
5 years of showing up.
5 years of moving with purpose as a community.
Whether you are a seasoned runner, a casual walker, pushing a stroller, getting off the couch, or just ready to move your body, this experience was created with you in mind.
What to Expect
We are bringing the energy all morning with options for everybody:
5K Run/Walk
Free Youth Fitness Sessions
Dance Your Pounds Off with celebrity instructor Dwight Holt Jr.
Pick your lane or do it all. Either way, you are in the right place!
5K Run/Walk
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Blues Jazz Boulevard
300 River St. Greenville, SC 29601
Across from the Peace Center Outdoor Stage
The race will start and finish here, with most of the route taking place along the scenic Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Run it. Walk it. Push the stroller. No pressure. Just move.
Wellness at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. (Beer Garden)
307 E McBee Ave, Greenville, SC
Youth Fitness Sessions (FREE)
Ages 5–11 | 9:00 AM
Ages 12–18 | 10:00 AM
These sessions are all about getting our youth active, engaged, and confident in a fun, supportive environment.
Dance Your Pounds Off with Dwight Holt Jr.
10:45 AM | Yee-Haw Brewing Co. Beer Garden
Now listen… this is where it turns into a whole situation.
We are bringing in celebrity fitness instructor Dwight Holt Jr., founder of the high-energy Dance Your Pounds Off movement. And no, this is not your average workout.
This is music up, sweat flowing, crowd moving, good energy everywhere. Dwight knows how to pull people in and keep it fun, so even if you came just to watch… you are probably leaving out there dancing.
So yes, come cute. But more importantly, come ready. Because DYPO is going to be a whole vibe!
Choose Your Experience
When you register, select the option that works best for you:
- 5K only
- Dance Your Pounds Off only
- Both the 5K and Dance session
- All youth sessions are FREE, but registration is required for all youth participants.
What You Get
All registered participants (Race and DYPO) will receive a commemorative race T-shirt!
Why This One Hits Different
This is Year 5! And we are not just celebrating, we are continuing the work.
This experience brings our community together around movement, wellness, and connection, with a special emphasis on honoring our veterans and creating space for every generation to show up and be part of something meaningful.
Pull Up and Be Part of It!
Five years in.
Still showing up.
Still making it count.
Now it is your turn!
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
39%
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.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Juneteenth GVL 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Juneteenth GVL 5K?
- Juneteenth GVL 5K is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on June 20, 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 Juneteenth GVL 5K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina at 300 River Street, Greenville, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Juneteenth GVL 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Juneteenth GVL 5K
Jun 20, 2026