5K races near Greenville

Race for a Place is a 5K and 10K run/walk in Greenville, South Carolina, starting at Front Porch Housing on Cleveland Street. Packet pickup begins race morning at 6:30 AM, with the event commencing at 8:00 AM. This community fundraiser supports affordable housing, aiming to raise awareness and funds for supportive services. The course will loop around the Front Porch property and the adjacent Greenville Technical Campus; the precise route is pending confirmation. Participants can select either the 5K or 10K distance. The event accommodates donors, supporters, and runners. Children aged 7 and under participate without charge or registration. Registered children under 8 will receive an official time but are not eligible for awards, which are reserved for the top overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age category.

The Panther Prowl 5K starts and finishes at 100 Court Square in historic downtown Abbeville, South Carolina. This fall 5K-style race, listed at 5.1 km, is hosted by EasyMoose Running Company and is for runners, walkers, students, families, beginners, and regular 5K participants. The course uses the downtown square as its anchor, with race day centered in Abbeville rather than at a park or remote start line. EasyMoose provides free training advice and support before the race, including through its EasyMiles Training Group. Registration includes a finisher shirt, custom medal, professional bib, chip-timed results, and a giveaway bag. The finish area includes refreshments, sponsor giveaways, vendors, and a Panther-themed atmosphere.

Earn Your Wings 5k is a low-cost morning race at Anderson Regional Airport in Anderson, South Carolina. Packet pickup opens at 7:30 AM, the free 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at 8:15 AM, and the 5k starts at 8:30 AM. The 5k uses a certified course, which matters for runners who want an official distance without making the event feel formal or expensive. The airport setting gives the race its personality, and the proceeds stay on site to help build and expand the Anderson Regional Airport playground. The 1 Mile option makes it easy for walkers, kids, and families to join without paying a race fee. One-mile medals are sold on site in limited numbers, and Dri-Fit shirts are sold separately, with online registration the best way to lock in a size.

The Raptor 5K utilizes Lake Lure Classical Academy’s cross-country course, making it a school-based trail race rather than a road 5K with some dirt sections. It takes place in October in Lake Lure, North Carolina. The 5K trail run begins at the academy, and a shorter fun run shares the same finish area. This race is part of the ROC Race Series and provides outdoor recreation and adventure equipment for LLCA students in 4th grade and older. The 5K course winds through sections of the LLCA campus, Dittmer-Watts Nature Trails, and the Lake Lure Greenspace. Its technical footing is substantial enough that pets and strollers are prohibited. Age groups range from young children to over 70, with a reduced entry rate for runners aged 18 and under. The field is designed for families, students, and local trail runners. The event was initially planned for an earlier date but had a previous edition canceled due to Hurricane Helene, leading to its first running being part race day and part a community restart for the school.

Rotary Oktoberfest 5K is an annual 5K in Walhalla, South Carolina, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Oconee County. The race uses a USATF-certified course and chip timing, so it works for runners chasing an official 5K mark as well as people who just want a measured community run. Walkers, first-time 5K runners, children, students, and competitive athletes are all part of the field. The event supports local projects run by the Seneca, Golden Corner, and Westminster Rotary Clubs, with the Rotary motto “Service Above Self” behind it. Registered runners can get an event shirt while supplies last, and the post-race door prize setup keeps people around after they turn in the tear-off from their bib.

Walk A Mile in THEIR Shoes is a 5K walk/run held at Duncan Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina, starting in the morning in October. PS I Love You organizes it as a charity event, allowing participants to either race the distance or walk in support of the cause. The event raises awareness and funds for children in foster care and local foster families. Donations and participant fundraising directly benefit HIS KIDS and contribute to a community goal of $100,000. Race registration covers entry, and runners and walkers can collect packets and shirts at PSILY prior to race day.

The Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile is a Halloween-themed run and walk in Hendersonville, offering both a 5K and a one-mile option. Presented by Aetna, the event begins and ends in the city’s Historic 7th Avenue District and is in its twelfth year. Costumes are encouraged, making the field a mix of road racers and a Halloween parade. The route guides participants through the Historic 7th Avenue District before finishing near the Fall Festival. Each participant receives a race shirt and a finisher medal. The event is suited for families, casual walkers, first-timers, and those seeking a low-pressure race with a costume-friendly atmosphere.

The Superhero 5k is a family 5K run/walk. Separate registration and sponsorship options are available for LA and Orange County. The event includes a Health & Safety Expo, food, and entertainment, designed for participants who may be walking, running, volunteering, or attending with family. The fundraising supports the Crime Survivors Resource Center's programs and direct services. The center focuses on awareness, prevention, advocacy, and healing. Past event photos and videos are available, documenting the series' LA and OC run/walk days.

The Tri-City 5k Run/Walk is a rain-or-shine community race in Somersworth, New Hampshire, starting from 189 Route 108. It is a 5k that welcomes both runners and walkers, and the entry fee is kept low, with a higher price for race-day registration. The event raises money for American Legion Post 79, and its early editions brought in more than $20,000 and then more than $35,000, with a later fundraising goal set at $50,000. Race day is built around more than the 5k itself. Children can join a Kids Fun Run, and participants can bid on silent auction and raffle items, including tickets for the Patriots, Bruins, and Red Sox. The front of the field has ranged from local fast runners around the 17-minute mark to female winners just under or just over 20 minutes, while the run/walk format keeps the day open to families, casual walkers, and supporters who are there mainly for the fundraiser.

The Triple Tree Trot, also known as the Sound Barrier 5k, takes place on a November morning at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South Carolina. The race begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Packet pickup is available starting at 9:00 a.m. at the aerodrome, located on Mary Hanna Road. The course follows the runway, featuring an out-and-back route with a small loop near the turnaround point before runners head back to the start. This is a straightforward airport course, distinct from a road loop through town. The entry fee is $25, and registration closes before race day.