Run The Green Wave 5k
Run The Green Wave 5k is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Easley, SC, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- 154 Green Wave Blvd, Easley, SC
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
On Saturday August 8th, 2026 the Run the Green Wave 5k will be held at Easley High School in Easley, SC. This 5k will be very unique in that it will be held on the Easley cross country course. It is on mostly grass with a few pavement crossings, with a fast finish on the Track. The entire community is welcome to attend this fun event! There will be award winners, music, and door prizes for all contestants.
There will also be a Run the Green Wave Kid's Mile before the 5k. This Green Wave Mile is intended for children 6th grade and below.
- Run the Green Wave Mile: 7:10 AM
- Run the Green Wave 5k: 7:30 AM
Registration:
- $10 for Green Wave Mile
- $25 for Green Wave 5k
Everyone who enters before July 26th, 2026 at 11:59 PM will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
ALL Finishers will receive a finisher medal in both the 5k and Kid's Mile
All proceeds go to the entire Cross Country & Track program at Easley High School
You will be able to register online until August 8th (7:10 AM). This 5k is OPEN to the entire community. ALL ages welcome. This will not be a sanctioned High School meet; however, teams are welcome to come. Registration includes a t-shirt along with other items from various vendors
Green Wave Mile
- Starts: 7:10 AM
- Age Group
- 0-10 *** cutoff will be 6th grade. If you want to run the 5k, make sure you sign up specifically for the 5k
- Awards: All participants in the Green Wave Mile will receive a finishers medal
Run the Green Wave 5k
- Starts: 7:30 AM
- Age Group Awards
- 0 - 14
- 15 - 19
- 20 - 24
- 25 - 29
- 30 - 34
- 35 - 39
- 40 - 44
- 45 - 50
- 51 - 54
- 55 - 59
- 60 - 64
- 65-69
- 70-74
- 75+
Register by July 26th, 2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt
If you see our sponsors, please be sure to thank them! They help make our race happen!
Sponsors:
Waters Orthodontics
Fifth Third Bank
Bank of America
2 Bro's Pizza
Joe's Ice Cream
Phillip Price- State Farm
Dale Looper- Movement Mortgage
MJ Custom Builders, LLC
BDO USA
LMNT
Next Phase Running
Newberry Sales
Bottom Line Military Sales
Under the Carolina Moon
Fleet Feet
Upstate Inflatables
Scurry Pest Control
Braxton Sheriff- Realtor REAL Broker, LLC
EagleEye Monitoring
Race Day Registration from 6:00 AM-7:00 AM
Race Packet Pick-up: Friday August 7th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Easley High School Main Office (outside)
Contact Information:
Race Director: Braxton Sheriff
Braxtonsheriff@msn.com for questions.
864-704-6656
*** ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS THE EASLEY CROSS COUNTRY & TRACK TEAM***
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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
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pickens, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Easley, SC
Population
23,942
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,032 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Run The Green Wave 5k
Aug 8, 2026