Sat, Dec 19, 2026

GTC SANTA RUN 5K

Greer, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Nov 20, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the GTC SANTA RUN 5K

The race starts and finishes in the parking lot of a neighborhood clubhouse in Greer. The course itself is a loop through the surrounding area, returning runners to where they began. Holiday costumes are a big part of the morning, with plenty of Santas, elves, and angels in the field.

Packet pickup runs the evening before the race at the Sugar Creek III clubhouse, with an early race-morning option at the same spot. Parking is at a nearby church, a short walk to the start. Post-race snacks and drinks are available after you finish.

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GTC SANTA RUN 5K 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

175finishers

17:15winner

31:34median

59:22cutoff

Top 3: Owen Jensen (17:15) · Zach Boatman (18:45) · William Morrison (19:12)

The GTC SANTA RUN 5K has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K12/19/2026 08:30$25

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the GTC SANTA RUN 5K

Will I finish last at the GTC SANTA RUN 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the GTC SANTA RUN 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (175 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the GTC SANTA RUN 5K?

The 5K winner ran 17:15 while the median finisher took 31:34. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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