GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Track Club and Furman's cross country/track and field programs invite runners, walkers, and families to the annual Red, White and Blue Shoes 5K, which will be held at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 4, on the campus of Furman University.
A fixture of Upstate South Carolina's Fourth of July festivities, the USATF-certified 5,000m course offers a fast, family-friendly race experience that finishes at the 50-yard line inside Paladin Stadium.
Last year's overall winner, Ryan Drew of Greenville Track Club-Elite, will return to defend his title, along with teammates Davonte Jett-Reynolds and Noah Fisher.
"The Furman cross country/track and field program appreciates our long-time partnership with the Greenville Track Club," said Furman assistant coach and Red, White, and Blue Shoes 5K race director Mickey McCauley. "The support of the Greenville community has helped establish our program as one of the most successful NCAA Division 1 programs in the country."
Event Details
Date & Time: Thursday, July 4, 2025 – 8 a.m. start
Start Location: Parking lot adjacent to the north stands of Paladin Stadium
Finish Location: 50-yard line inside Paladin Stadium
Packet Pickup:
July 3: 12–5 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports (Augusta St., Greenville)
July 4: 6:30–8 a.m. at Paladin Stadium Concourse
Course preview video: https://youtu.be/8GLpxjKwGnE
2024 Red White and Blue Shoes 5K video highlights: https://youtube.com/shorts/SAPphNBBJG0
2024 photo gallery: https://furmanpaladins.com/galleries/track-and-field/red-white-blue-shoes-5k/1169
Additional Information
• Day-of registration available unless the event sells out
• Discounted entry for Greenville Track Club members
• Proceeds support the Furman University Blue Shoes Track & Cross-Country Scholarship Program
About the Greenville Track Club
Founded in 1972, the Greenville Track Club (GTC) is the second-oldest running club in South Carolina and currently serves over 1,200 members. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GTC is affiliated with the Road Runners Club of America and USA Track & Field. The club provides opportunities for runners of all ages and abilities, including community races, social events, and training groups.
About Furman Cross Country/Track & Field
Under the direction of head coaches Robert and Rita Gary, the Furman cross country teams have won 12-straight Southern Conference titles. The Paladin men finished 17th at the 2024 NCAA Cross Country Championship, while senior Dylan Schubert was honored as the NCAA Southeast Region Male Cross Country Athlete of the Year after placing third at the national meet, marking the highest national finish in the history of the Furman cross country program. At the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship, senior Carson Williams finished third in the 3,000m Steeplechase, and Schubert placed seventh in the 10,000m.
For more information and to register, visit www.greenvilletrackclub.com.
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