The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run/Walk: $40 until Oct 3.
- 5K Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Greenville runs 1:00:05, about 9:40 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:43 and men in 54:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 10K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 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
Front Porch Housing, Greenville, SC 29607
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5K Run/Walk
10K Run
Aggregated from official results for The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:42 or better, the top quarter in 30:18, and half the field in 38:51; the last tenth came in after 59:46.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 44:53 or better, the top quarter in 51:59, and half the field in 1:01:14; the last tenth came in after 1:18:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:50 | 22:50 |
| 20-29 | 28:41 | 25:16 |
| 30-39 | 23:50 | 25:20 |
| 40-49 | 30:58 | 36:50 |
| 50-59 | 35:21 | 30:21 |
| 60-69 | 54:00 | 38:11 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 82 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 143 to 219 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:54 to 38:51.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 219 (+53%) | 38:51 | under 26:42 | 16:48 |
| 2024 | 143 | 31:54 | under 23:42 | 17:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:18, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 6 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°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
- Front Porch Housing, Greenville, SC 29607Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is The Race for a Place 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 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?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 219 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 38:51 and the winner ran 16:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:18, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Front Porch Housing, Greenville, SC 29607.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Footpath; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us for the 3rd Annual Front Porch Housing - Race for a Place!
On Saturday, October 3rd, we come together to raise awareness for supportive housing, raise funding for supportive services, and celebrate our community. The Race for a Place is a 5K/10K race around the Front Porch property and neighboring Greenville Technical Campus. So, whether you're a runner, walker, donor, and/ or supporter, we invite you to join us.
Date - Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Where - 1433 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29607
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