GVL FIT FEST 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVL FIT FEST 5k + Festival Entry | 5K | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | See registration | – |
| GVL FIT FEST FREE ENTRY | – | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| GVL FIT FEST VIP ENTRY | – | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| GVL FIT FEST +ONE HART RACING COMMUNITY RIDE | Ultra | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- GVL FIT FEST FREE ENTRY: Free until Oct 3.
- GVL FIT FEST VIP ENTRY: $25 until Oct 3.
- GVL FIT FEST +ONE HART RACING COMMUNITY RIDE: $15 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Greenville runs 35:27, about 11:25 a mile, based on 38 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:32 and men in 32:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the GVL FIT FEST 5k + Festival Entry starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
945 S Main St., Greenville, SC 29601
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results for GVL FIT FEST. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at GVL FIT FEST?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:22 or better, the top quarter in 26:13, and half the field in 30:25; the last tenth came in after 44:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:23 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 23:59 | 22:07 |
| 30-39 | 28:22 | 22:51 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:13, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 945 S Main St., Greenville, SC 29601Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Ultra
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is GVL FIT FEST?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Ultra.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 413 runners finished the GVL FIT 5k; the median finish was 30:25 and the winner ran 16:54.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:13, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 945 S Main St., Greenville, SC 29601.
From the organizers
🌟 GVL FIT FEST 2026
📅 October 3, 2026
📍 Fluor Field | Greenville, SC
GVL Fit Fest is Greenville's premier fitness and wellness festival, bringing the community together for a day of movement, music, and healthy living.
Whether you're participating in the GVL FIT FEST 5K, the One Hart Racing Community Ride, or enjoying the festival, you'll experience group fitness classes, live DJs, wellness vendors, food trucks, recovery experiences, and interactive activities throughout the day.
Designed for all ages and fitness levels, GVL Fit Fest is where Greenville comes together to move, connect, and celebrate wellness.