Spinx Run Fest
Greenville's Spinx Run Fest offers a fast, certified course with strong community support.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Greenville, SC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 15,803
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spinx Run Fest transforms Greenville, SC, into a vibrant running hub each October. Now in its 21st year, this event has grown into a significant fixture, drawing participants from approximately 31 states.
The half marathon course is USATF certified and designed for speed, with minimal elevation change and no significant net drop, making it a prime candidate for personal bests. Runners can expect a well-organized race day experience, complete with chip timing and live results.
With a median field size of around 1,874 finishers and a growing trend, the atmosphere is energetic yet community-focused. A dedicated ~17% of participants return year after year, testament to the race's enduring appeal and the quality of the event, which includes a long-sleeve t-shirt and a new finisher medal for 2026.
Race-provided description
The biggest day of running in Greenville returns on the last Saturday of October and it's called Spinx Run Fest! Chip Timing. Timing will use RFID chips mounted on the back of the race bibs. The timing company will post live results so you can check your results almost immediately after you finish. Finisher Shirts. New shirts for 2026! Packet Pick-Up- Packet pickup, late registration, and the vendor expo will be at the Kroc Center on Friday, October 23rd FROM 12PM TO 6PM. USATF Certified Courses. Finisher Medals - NEW for 2026! All Races will have a finisher medal!!!!!!! Official Age-Group Awards. For each race, awards will include TOP THREE, MALE & FEMALE in the following divisions: Overall, Masters, Grandmasters and Age Groups as follows: 5K: 6-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-over. 10K: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-over. Half Marathon: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-over. Marathon: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-over. Please note that awards will likely be different depending upon the specific race. Races will be capped as follow: 5K - 900; 10K - 700; HM - 1500 and Marathon - 700
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Start Location
Fluor Field, Greenville, SC, 29601
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.5%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
SC22030BW · Spinx Run Fest Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8621 years running
~1,874 finishers a year
growing or steady
17% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 31 states
winner 0:30:41
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
65%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 15,803 finishers actually crossed the line across 21 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
15,803
Median time
2:04:17
Latest turnout
1,069
States
48
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spinx Run Fest?
The Spinx Run Fest is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Spinx Run Fest take place?
It takes place in Greenville, South Carolina.
What distances does the Spinx Run Fest offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 10K, 5K.
Is the Spinx Run Fest course flat and good for a PR?
The Spinx Run Fest is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Spinx Run Fest?
HalfRuns has finish records for 15,803 runners who have completed the Spinx Run Fest.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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