We are back for the 13th Annual Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party on Saturday, October 8 from 4-8 pm at LoFi Park! Join us for the 1-mile fun run/walk/stroll or the 4-miled timed run, and stay for the after party! The route follows the completed sections of the Downtown Greenway, and the official detour route along the western side. All registered participants will receive this year's event t-shirt, post-run refreshments, and 2 drink tickets - redeemable for beer (age 21+) or soda, juice, or water.
This year's Block Party features a DJ, local food trucks, sponsor tents with giveaways, tailgate-style games, children's activities, raffle items, vendor booths, prize drawings, and more! Be there to join the fun - all ages and dogs are welcome!
Registration is open for the 1-mile and 4-mile events - don't delay and register today! Early Bird pricing continues through August 31, 2022.
A special thank you to all our fabulous sponsors for this year's event:
VF Corporation
Dawn S. Chaney Foundation
City of Greensboro
Joymongers Brewing Co.
The Cemala Foundation
Deep Roots Market
Fleet Feet
Fox8
Downtown Greensboro Inc.
Cone Health
Greensboro Parks Foundation
Fox Rothschild LLP
Greensboro Municipal Federal Credit Union
Local businesses and organizations can apply to be a vendor and setup at the event.
Interested in volunteering? We have lots of opportunities to help as course monitors, at water stations, and throughout the block party event. Sign-up to volunteer and receive an event t-shirt and snacks!
For complete event details, schedule, and more please visit tinyurl.com/DGrun or contact Event & Race Director, Chelsea Phipps.
Click here to register for the virtual run.
Get a sneak peek of the race route here.
Check out the drone footage of the 4 mile loop here.
Runners Hollis Oberlies and Brian Crean explain what a virtual challenge is-- watch here.
Rosemary Plybon highlights Downtown Greenway construction and the Virtual Challenge-- click here to watch.
The #Run4Greenway is an event to raise awareness about the Downtown Greenway and a fundraiser to help us complete the Downtown Greenway as a visionary amenity for the city, its residents and visitors. The 2020 Run 4 the Greenway Virtual Challenge consists of a 4 mile run and 1 mile walk/run that you can run on your own schedule between October 17-31 and submit your results and photos on the RESULTS page and tag us at #Run4Greenway. Grab the family, your running group, or do it on your own-- although we always encourage you to run with a partner! There will also be a family-friendly scavenger hunt that you can do on the Downtown Greenway and throughout downtown to win prizes—learn about public art and neighborhood history along the Downtown Greenway.
We will have a Pop-up Packet Pick-Up on Saturday, October 17 from 1-5pm in LoFi Park (500 N. Eugene St)—stop by to pick up the race route and Run 4 the Greenway Neck Gaiter. Participants will have an option to purchase a run shirt this year which can also be picked up on October 17th. Swag will be mailed to participants who cannot stop by the pop-up packet pick-up-- all registered participants will get a Downtown Greenway neck gaiter.
We will have a closing virtual event on Sunday, November 1 from 4-5pm. Join us virtually on Facebook with live music with Jessica and Evan, runner prizes from local downtown businesses and sponsors and Downtown Greenway trivia! Details will be emailed to challenge participants. Prizes from Machete, Sage Mule, Deep Roots, Moore Music, Triad Lifestyle Medicine, Bryan YMCA, Scuppernong Books, First Bank, and more. Prizes from these great local businesses:
We had a great day at the 9th Annual Run 4 the Greenway-- lots of great costumes, runners and participants! Click here for more photos from the day.
The 9th Annual Run 4 the Greenway will be on Saturday, October 27 from 4-8pm at Morehead Park on the Downtown Greenway. Registration is OPEN! To register, go to the Jones Racing Company website.
DEADLINE for the REDUCED RATE is Monday, October 15th at 11:59 pm.
The start and finish of both races and the party will be at Morehead Park on the Downtown Greenway (475 Spring Garden St). And we have improved the 4 mile race route--click here for 4 mile route and here for 1 mile route.
We are bringing back the COSTUME CONTEST for the best adult, kid, and dog costumes! Prizes from Hen in a Hurry, Spare Time, A to Zen Massage and Ruff Housing.
4 Mile Run:
$25.00 until October 15 (by 11:59 pm)
$20.00 for Students until October 15 (by 9:00 pm)
$30.00 October 16-25 (by 9:00 pm)
$35.00 Registration on Race Day
$80.00 4 mile Family 4 Pack
1 Mile Costume Walk/Run & Doggie Jog:
$15.00 Non-timed Option
$10.00 Non-timed Option for Students
$20.00 Dog Registration (includes dog goody bag)
$50.0025 Mile Family 4 pack
Children 6 & under: Free (There is no fee for children 6 & under; however, we ask that you register and sign a waiver. No free t-shirt or beverage.)
T-shirts are limited. Register early to be guaranteed a Repreve t-shirt made from recycled water bottles. All participants will receive 2 free beverages at the post-race event (except for children 6 & under). All dogs will receive a goody bag.
SCHEDULE:
3:00-4:15 pm – On-site Registration & Packet Pick Up at Downtown Greenway/Morehead Park (475 Spring Garden Street)
4:30 pm – 1 Mile Walk begins
5:00 pm – 4 Mile Run begins
6:00-6:30 pm – Projected awards ceremony (will be adjusted based on last finisher’s time)
3:00-8:00 pm- Music, Entertainment, Kids Activities, & Food available from Will & Pops and Kona Ice and Beer from Preyer Brewing at Downtown Greenway/Morehead Park
Not a runner? We need volunteers! Email llorenz@actiongreensboro.org or go to sign-up genius to view the jobs available for the Run 4 the Greenway. (Volunteers receive a t-shirt and beverage coupon)
Questions? Contact Race Director, Laura Lorenz at llorenz@actiongreensboro.org or 336.387.8355.
Special thanks to all of our 2018 Sponsors!
Thank you to all the volunteers, runners, walkers, and all who attended the party in Morehead Park on the Downtown Greenway for the 8th Annual Run 4 the Greenway! There were some great costumes -- dogs, kids and adult! Local band from Westerwood Neighborhood- ToadFrogs rocked out the party in Morehead Park.
Click here for all the photos from the event. Special thanks to our title sponsor First Bank!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 28th for the 8th Annual Run 4 the Greenway.
2017 Race Details
Date: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Location: Greensboro, NC/Downtown Greenway at Morehead Park (475 Spring Garden Street)- NEW LOCATION ON THE DOWNTOWN GREENWAY!
Race Distance: 1.25 Mile & 4 Mile
Race Start Time: 4:30 pm (1.25 Mile) and 5:00 pm (4 Mile)
Registration Closes: Thursday, October 26 at 9:00 pm
Entry Fees
4 Mile Run (includes t-shirt and beverage coupon)
$25.00 Until October 15 (at 11:59 pm)
$20.00 for students until October 15 (at 11:59 pm)
$30.00 October 16 – 26 (9:00 pm)
$35.00 Packet pick up and Race Day
$80.00 4 Mile Family 4 pack
1.25 Mile Run (includes t-shirt and beverage coupon)
$15.00 NON-TIMED OPTION
$10.00NON-TIMED OPTION for students
$20.00 TIMED OPTION
$15.00 TIMED OPTION for students
$20.00 Dog Registration
$50.00 1 Mile Family 4 pack
Kids 6 and Under FREE
Click here to register for the run.
Schedule:
10:00 am- Show Wagon stage will be delivered and set-up
4:00-8:00pm- Live music, food and entertainment at Morehead Park/Morehead Foundry
3:00-4:15 pm – On-site Registration & Packet Pick Up at Downtown Greenway/Morehead Park
4:00-6:00 pm- Cookie Decorating for kids provided by Morehead Foundry
4:15-4:30 pm- Warm-up with FIT4MOM instructors
4:30-6:00 pm- Spiro the UNCG Spartan Mascot will greet attendees
4:30 pm – 1.25 Mile Costume Run/Walk and Doggie Jog begins
5:00 pm – 4 Mile Run begins
5:15-6:15 pm – Looney Laney the Balloon Guy
5:00-6:15pm- ToadFrogs -local band from Westerwood Neighborhood
6:15-6:45 pm – Projected awards ceremony (will be adjusted based on last finisher’s time)-UNCG Chancellor Frank Gilliam will hand out awards to the top runners; District 3 Councilman Justin Outling will hand our rest of awards.
Food & Entertainment: Morehead Foundry will have their Grill Truck on site and will offer hamburgergs, hotdogs, veggi burgers, chips & wraps for purchase and will have The Baker and The Bean Truck full of sweet treats for purchase. In addition, Four Flocks & Larder and Revolution Burger will be open for dinner. Preyer Brewing will have several beer options for purchase. Morehead Foundry will have a Halloween cookie decorating table for kids.
Costume Contest: Costumes will be given for best dog costume, children’s costume, and adult costume– start working on your costume now!
Parking: Click here for map of parking options for the event.
Packet Pick-Up:
Friday, October 27
5:00 -7:00 pm
@ Fleet Feet Sports
3731 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27455
Saturday, October 28
3:00-4:15 pm
Downtown Greenway/Morehead Park, 475 Spring Garden Street
Not a Runner but would like to Volunteer? Click here to sign up!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
We are excited to announce that First Bank (formerly Carolina Bank) will be the title sponsor for the 8th Annual Run 4 the Greenway on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The run and party will be at a new location this year- Morehead Park on the Downtown Greenway located at 475 Spring Garden Street.
For more information about the run, click here. To register for the 4 mile run or 1.25 mile costume walk/run, go to the Jones Racing Company website.
The 7th Annual 4 for the Greenway was a HUGE success!
We raised over $11,000 for the Downtown Greenway thanks to all the runner and walkers and to our GREAT sponsors for their support in the run!
The RESULTS are in! The top winners are:
Top 3 males-Andris Goncarous (1st place winner in 2015 and 2016!), Kenwick Brown, & Patrick Westervelt
Top 3 females-Clare Cunningham, Hollis Oberlies (2nd place winner in 2014, 2015, & 2016!), & Heather Colleran
Congratulations to all the runners and walkers!
Click here to see all the results.
Check out all the PHOTOS from the run and opening of Woven Works Park.
7th Annual Run 4 the Greenway Registration is Open!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 24, 2016 for the 7th Annual Run 4 the Greenway! #Run4Greenway
ANNOUNCING: CHANGE IN LOCATION AND RACE ROUTE FOR 2016!
The race route has changed due to the opening of the Innovation Cornerstone later this summer. The event will be held at the Innovation Cornerstone/Cumberland Park at the corner of Lindsay and Murrow Blvd. Start and finish will be at the Innovation Cornerstone. A ribbon cutting for the newly completed Innovation Cornerstone will be held from 3-4 pm.
4 Mile Run: (Click here for the 4 mile route)
On-line through September 11 (by 11:59 pm): $25.00
On-line through September 12-22 (by 9:00 pm): $30.00
Registration at Packet Pick-up on September 24 and Day of Race: $35.00
4 mile Family 4 Pack: $80.00 for 4 mile
One Mile Walk/Run: (Click here for 1 mile route)
On-line through September 22 (by 9:00 pm): $15.00 (non-timed)
1 Mile Dog Registration: $20.00
1 mile Family 4 Pack: $50.00 for 1 mile
Children 6 & under: Free (There is no fee for children 6 & under; however, we ask that you register and sign a waiver. No free t-shirt or beverage.)
T-shirts are limited. Register early to be guaranteed a race t-shirt. All participants will receive a free beverage at the post-race event (except for children 6 & under).
SCHEDULE:
3:00PM-4:00PM – Innovation Cornerstone Ribbon Cutting (remarks at 3:15PM)
3:30PM-4:45PM – On-site Registration & Packet Pick Up at Cumberland Park
5:15 PM – 1 Mile Walk begins
5:45 PM – 4 Mile event begins
6:30-7:00 PM – Projected awards ceremony (will be adjusted based on last finisher’s time)
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM- Music, Entertainment, Food at Cumberland Park
For more information about the race course, packet pick-up, awards, or to register, go to the Jones Racing Company www.jonesracing.com .
Not a runner and would like to volunteer? Email Laura Lorenz at llorenz@actiongreensboro.org.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
Over 350 people and 45 dogs came out for the 6th Annual Run 4 the Greenway despite the rainy weather! Fun was had by all—click here to see the photos from the day which shows that little bit of rain does not stop the people and dogs from having a great time!
Red Dog Farm brought adoption dogs that a runner without a dog could 'borrow' for the 1 mile Doggie Jog through downtown Greensboro. If you are interested in adopting a dog, contact Red Dog Farm.
The Greensboro Greenway Gulp was made just for the Run 4 the Greenway by Preyer Brewing and debuted at the run. The Greenway Peach Wheat beer and the Greenway Ginger Wheat beer were a huge hit among runners and will be available until the end of October at Preyer Brewing Company located at 600 Battleground Avenue.
Deep Roots Market provided the runner hospitality after the run-- and gave 5% of sales on September 20th to the Downtown Greenway.
Thanks to all of our sponsors who made the run a great day!
