
From the Organizer
Come join us for a fun 5K run/walk through the beautiful Gatewood neighborhood on Thanksgiving Day starting at 8am! Online Registration ends Monday 11/23 at 6pm!!!! Kids under 10 are free! Sign up early for the lower cost of $25. We will have sign up available on race day at the start beginning at 7 am for $30. Please bring cash or check. This race features stunning autumn views passing the peaceful ponds and magnificent woods of Gatewood subdivision. The course is paved and rolling in terrain with minimal traffic. All abilities and ages are welcome. Prizes will be given to the overall male and female runners, overall masters male and female winner and to age group winners in 10 year increments. We offer terrific post race goodies for breakfast including homemade pumpkin bread, hot coffee and hot chocolate. Registration can be with or without a t shirt, but sign up by November 9th at 6pm to order a shirt! We may have a few additional ones for sale on race day, but no guarantees. We will have pre-race packet pick up at The Church of the Resurrection 700 Main St S, Greenwood, SC on Wednesday November 25th from 3:30-5:30pm as well as on race day starting at 7 am at the Gatewood Club.
This is our 11th year and this race is organized by the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection of Greenwood. We donate all profits to local charities including the Greenwood Food Bank, the Greenwood Soup Kitchen, United Ministries, Community Initiatives, and Pathway House.
Past results are located here: https://sites.google.com/view/its-about-time/results?authuser=0
Events
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
62°
Typical Low
38°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenwood, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
22,527
as of 2023
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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Thanksgiving Day Race to Be Thankful
Nov 26, 2026