Greenville Half Marathon
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Greenville Half Marathon & 5K : event overview
The Greenville Half Marathon & 5K takes place on February 28, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina, with the finish on the TD Stage at the Peace Center in downtown Greenville. The courses follow the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail and are described as net downhill routes. Both courses are certified by USA Track & Field (Half Marathon: SC106017DW; 5K: SC106018DW). The event uses MyLaps BibTag chip timing and awards are based on chip time. Finisher medals are provided for both distances.
- 13.1 miles (half marathon) : starts in Travelers Rest, SC, finishes downtown Greenville
- 3.1 miles (5K) : starts at Swamp Rabbit Cafe, finishes downtown Greenville
Logistics, entries and rules
The event has capacity limits: 3,000 for the half marathon and 1,000 for the 5K. There is a 4-hour time limit for the half marathon (equivalent to an 18-minute mile); walkers are allowed if they meet this limit. Packet pick up locations include the Kroc Center, Gateway Park, and Swamp Rabbit Cafe; t-shirt orders are placed February 1 and shirts will not be mailed after the event. Bag check is available at the start and bags are transported to the finish for collection. Strollers may start at the back and must be carried down finish-line stairs; dogs are not allowed.
The half marathon offers a $3,000 cash purse with specified payouts for top places and masters. Pace groups are provided at several target finish times. Buses run between the finish and start areas; bus seats must be reserved in advance and are nonrefundable. Deferrals and bib transfers are allowed through the registration platform before posted deadlines; refunds are not issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
