South Carolina · Half Marathon
Every upcoming Half Marathon around Greenville, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
5 upcoming Half Marathon races found · 5 with finish-time stats
Greenville half marathons are shaped by the city's dual identity: a paved greenway culture built around the Swamp Rabbit Trail and Reedy River corridor, and genuine mountain terrain sitting just north at Paris Mountain State Park. Races here can mean fast road loops through downtown parks or steep singletrack climbs, sometimes in the same event.
Mild weather keeps the local running community active year-round, and the social infrastructure follows - group runs naturally anchor around Falls Park, Cleveland Park, and the cafes along the Swamp Rabbit Trail toward Travelers Rest. That community energy shows up on race day too, especially at the bigger events that share start lines with 5K and marathon options.
By the numbers
The Greenville races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Across the 6 RunSignup Half Marathon editions with published results on RunSesh, walkers and charity entrants included, the median finish time is 2:08:24. The median winner crossed at 1:17:46, and the median last finisher at 4:30:57 - so the field runs wide. With a median field of 1,069 finishers, you will not be alone out there at any pace.
Field sizes here range meaningfully. The Greenville Half Marathon & 5K reports a field of 2,708, the Mountains to Mainstreet Half Marathon & 5K reports 1,374, and the Spinx Run Fest reports 1,069. On the smaller end, the Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike reports 176 and the Hartness Half Marathon & 5K reports 169. The Carolina Reaper Challenge reports 120. The Snowbird Challenge has not published a field size.
Entry fees currently range from $20 to $50. The typical entry is $30. Five of the 7 races already have a price increase scheduled, so waiting is likely to cost you more at most of these events.
Several races bundle distances. The Spinx Run Fest offers a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K on the same day. The Greenville Half Marathon & 5K, Hartness Half Marathon & 5K, and Mountains to Mainstreet Half Marathon & 5K each pair a half marathon with a 5K. The Carolina Reaper Challenge and Snowbird Challenge each include a 50K and shorter options alongside the half.
Four of the 5 races that have published giveaway details say they give a shirt. None have confirmed a medal. Two races have said nothing about giveaways either way, so the absence of a mention is not a definite no - it just means they have not said.
Yes, 2 races around Greenville get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
