The Greenville News Run Downtown 2011 (8)

Let your younger children participate in the race too!  We will once again have a free half-mile fun run for children ages 4-8.  This run will begin at 9:15 a.m right after the finish line.  Please register for your child in front of the Peace Center before 8:30.  There is no participation fee.

Start in front of Soby’s restaurant on Main Street.

.08 Travel on south Main street. South Main street turns slightly right and becomes Pendleton street

1.9 Turn right at North Leach Street

1.18 Turn right at Perry Avenue

1.44 Turn right to stay on Perry Avenue

1.48 Continue on Rhett street

2.34 Turn left on River Street which becomes South Richardson Street

2.55 Turn right at West North Street

2.66 Turn right at North Main Street

3.1 End at Main and Broad Street intersection.

It’s not too late to sponsor The Greenville News 2011 Run Downtown planned for January 22, 2011.

Please contact Ashley Foster at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 864-298-4729 if your business is interested in sponsoring our race.

Our sponsorship packet is available here.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Greenville News Run Downtown

Ashley Foster
Special Events/Strategic Partnership Coordinator
The Greenville News
305 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601

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Direct: 864-298-4729
Cell: 864-313-8264

Ed Boehmke
Race Director
Greenville Track Club
PO Box 5678
Greenville, South Carolina 29606

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Cell: 864-444-4208

ChampionChip Sports Timing System

YOU TIMING CHIP MUST BE WORN TO RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL TIME. IT MUST BE WORN CORRECTLY.

Attach the chip through your shoe laces before you tie your shoes. Then tie your shoe laces securely so the chip does not come loose during the event. Should this happen you may lose your chip and you will not receive a time.

YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO RETURN THE CHIP AT THE FINISH LINE AS THE CHIPS ARE DISPOSABLE. WE DO ASK THAT YOU PLACE YOUR HCIP IN ONE OF THE WHITE BUCKETS LOCATED NEAR THE FINISH LINE.  YOU CANNOT USE THIS CHIP AT OTHER RACES.

 

Awards are presented according to official guidelines (RRCA) prescribed sanctioned method based on gun time.

Registration will be open on October 1, 2010.

Registration Limited to 3500 (GTC Members Receive $5.00 Discount Online)

$25.00 before January 1, 2011
$30.00 by January 19, 2011
Late registration: $35.00 from January 19-21, 2011

Walk-in registration is located at The Greenville News front desk.  Printed brochures can be picked up at most running stores and health clubs.

No registration on race day.

Course Map

Kids Half-Mile Fun Run

Second Annual Kids Half-Mile Fun Run

Run will begin at 9:15 AM. Please register in front of the Peace Center before 8:30 AM.

*No money is required to participate. Children must be between the ages of 4-8.

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