Run4Life 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $30 on Nov 2, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20269:15 AM | $10$15 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| Kids Run | Kids | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run/Walk: $25 until Nov 1, then $30 until Nov 7.
- 1 Mile Run/Walk: $10 until Nov 1, then $15 until Nov 7.
- Kids Run: Free until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
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 6:55 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:00 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
721 Cleveland 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 Run4Life. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Run4Life?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:59 or better, the top quarter in 30:56, and half the field in 42:15; the last tenth came in after 1:02:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:27 | 26:25 |
| 20-29 | 25:25 | 19:56 |
| 30-39 | 25:14 | 23:10 |
| 40-49 | 28:03 | 19:05 |
| 50-59 | 28:12 | 23:46 |
| 60-69 | 25:59 | 22:23 |
| 70+ | 45:32 | 27:29 |
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?
Slower than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:56, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 70 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
- 721 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Run4Life?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 554 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 42:15 and the winner ran 18:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:56, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 721 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601.
From the organizers
🎗 Run4Life 2026 – Join the Fight Against Cancer! 🎗
đź“… November 7, 2026
📍 Caine Halter Family YMCA – Greenville, SC
The 19th Annual Run4Life 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is back! Lace up with us to support the Prisma Health Cancer Institute and bring hope to our community. Cancer doesn’t take a day off—and neither do we! Every dollar raised stays local, helping those bravely battling cancer right here in Greenville.
Event Timeline
Friday
Packet Pickup will be held at the YMCA from noon to 6pm
Saturday
7:30 Race Day Registration
8:30 Morning Warm Up Presented by the YMCA of Greenville
8:40 National Anthem & Final Call for 1 mile Walk
8:45 Start 1 mile Walk