Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party 5K

15th Annual Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 4-7 pm

LoFi Park - 500 N. Eugene St.

The Downtown Greenway Run & Block Party is a long-standing, family-friendly event that centers around bringing the Greensboro community together, and highlighting our prized Downtown Greenway! Organized by Greensboro Parks and Recreation, this year's 15th annual event has now joined the 2024 Fleet Feet Race Series, in conjunction with Junction 311 Endurance Sports, and our valued sponsors. 

Registration

Choose the 1-mile untimed event or the 5K timed event, and stay for a fabulous block party to follow! The 5K and 1-mile will follow a down-and-back route along parts of the Downtown Greenway - specifically along the greenway's Northern Passage and Eastern Way sections. All registered participants will receive:

• Custom bib and t-shirt for this year's event - sizes guaranteed for registrations through September 13
• Two drink vouchers for soda, juice, or beer (age 21+) from sponsor, Joymongers Brewing Co.
• Post-run snacks from sponsor, Deep Roots Market
• Pre-run warm-up with the YMCA of Greensboro
• Free prize drawing entry for a chance to win some amazing goodies

Registration fees will increase on June 1, August 1, and event day on September 28. Be sure to sign-up early for the best possible rates! Special discounts are automatically applied for all youth ages 4-17 years old (children age 3 and under are free, but will not receive a t-shirt with their registration).

Packet Pick-Up

Participant packet pick-up will be on Friday, September 27 from 4-6 pm (Fleet Feet Greensboro). All registrants who pick-up on Friday afternoon will be entered to win a special prize, courtesy of our generous sponsors! Alternately, packets may be collected prior to the event on Saturday, September 28, beginning at 3:30 pm.

Schedule

The full event takes place between 4-7 pm, and the schedule is packed full of fun! Our official event welcome will start at 3 pm. We will have our first group warm-up at 4:15 pm, before the 1-mile fun run/walk/stroll begins at 4:30 pm. There will be another group warm-up at 4:45 pm, before the 5K timed event begins at 5:00 pm. Stick around until 7 pm and enjoy the block party fun afterwards!

Block Party

The block party extends from LoFi Park, along N. Eugene Street, and into Joymongers' parking lot and Deep Roots' parking lot. There will be delicious food to purchase from several local food trucks, a DJ spinning good tunes and dance vibes, and beer available from Joymongers. The fun continues with tailgate-style games to play, children's activities, sponsor tents with g