2013 Greer Earth Day Run Almost Here

Runners, take note: It's almost time for the 9^th Annual Greer Earth Day Run.

The event was given a new name in 2005, becoming the Greer Earth Day Run after being known as the Greater Greer Road Race for many years.

The April 20 event is held at Greer City Park and includes a half-marathon, 10K race and 5k race, as well as an Earth Day Kids Run.

Registration for the half-marathon is $50. Registration for the 10K is $40 and registration for the 5K is $30.

Go here to select the race you'd like to run and register.

All participants will receive a micromesh technical shirt. In addition, all those who finish either the half-marathon or 10K will receive a souvenir Earth Day Run mug.

Packet pickup and late registration will be held noon – 8pm at the Greer City Park Picnic Shelter.

On race day, Saturday, April 20, packet pickup begins at 6am and concludes at 7:45am.

The half-marathon begins at 7:30am, the 10K and 5K at 8am. The kids run begins at 9:30am.

Awards for the 5K and 10K begin at 10am. Half-marathon awards begin at 10:30am.

The 2013 Greer Earth Day Run provides courses for nearly all-experience levels.

The half-marathon course is all-new this year, and has been designed to reduce highway miles and potentially delaying railroad crossings.

The 10K course is a figure-eight design and the 5K course will take runners through downtown Greer.

Organizers are offering racers thirst-free and train-free guarantees.

If any of the water stations run out of water and you can’t get a drink, the race organizers will provide you with a special discount for the 2014 race, less the cost of your 2013 race shirt and souvenir mug. For the 5K, the discount is $10. The discount for the 10K is $20 and the discount for the half-marathon is $30.

Organizers plan to have a surplus of water supplies so runners won't be going thirst.

Courses have been designed to eliminate potential train delays, but the train-free guarantee will benefit runners if they do find themselves waiting for a train to pass.

If you are held up during the race by a train, the race organizers will provide you with a special discount for the 2014 race, less the cost of your 2013 race shirt and souvenir mug. For the 5K, the discount is $10. The discount for the 10K is $20 and the discount for the HM is $30.

Volunteers are always welcome. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the event, sign up here and you will be contacted.

Each year's Earth Day Run is produced by The Greenville Track Club.