Run for Good News 5K Run/Walk and Salute to the Military is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Greenwood, SC, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
This 5k will benefit the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship Lakelands District and its Good News Clubs. The course is an off-road course through the woods around Greenwood Christian School. We will also be saluting the military members at this race in conjunction with the 250th birthday of America and offering a trophy for the branch of the military with the quickest 5K time. The overall 1st place male and female will win $200 with those under 18 getting the equivalent of $200 in merchandise should they win in order to maintain NCAA standards. The over 50 top male and female winner will receive a $100 prize. Top finishers in each age category will receive a medal.
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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
66°
Typical Low
41°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenwood, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
22,527
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 48 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 99 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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Run for Good News 5K Run/Walk and Salute to the Military
Nov 14, 2026