The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Join us for the 3rd Annual Front Porch Housing - Race for a Place!
On Saturday, October 3rd, we come together to raise awareness for supportive housing, raise funding for supportive services, and celebrate our community. The Race for a Place is a 5K/10K race around the Front Porch property and neighboring Greenville Technical Campus. So, whether you're a runner, walker, donor, and/ or supporter, we invite you to join us.
Date - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Where - 1433 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29607
Packet Pickup - Morning of the Race, Starting at 6:30 AM
Course - To Be Determined!
Kids Policy -
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Children 7 years old and under are free – no registration required.
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Free participants will not receive a race shirt. If you’d like a shirt, you must register; the smallest available size is Adult XS.
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Children under 8 years old are welcome to register if desired; they will receive an official race time but will not be placed in an awards division.
Awards - Top Overall Male and Female & Top 3 Per Age Group, Male and Female Divisions
Age Divisions -
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8-12
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13-19
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20-20
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60-69
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70 +
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
78°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
26%
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
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5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on October 3, 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 Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina at Front Porch Housing, Greenville, SC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Oct 3, 2026