Run for Good News 5K Run/Walk and Salute to the Military

Run for Good News 5K Run/Walk and Salute to the Military is held in Greenwood, South Carolina, on November 14, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk starting at 9:00 a.m. The event doubles as a salute to the military, and the run/walk format lets you take it on at whatever pace suits you.

Community 5Ks like this one are easy to prepare for and rewarding to race. Walkers can cover 3.1 miles in around 45 minutes to an hour, and a few weeks of regular brisk walks is enough to make that comfortable. Runners have two choices: race it with an even effort and a strong last half mile, or run it easy alongside friends. First-timers can get ready in six weeks with three sessions per week, starting with run-walk intervals. If you already have a fall or winter goal race, this fits as a tempo effort or a rehearsal for race-morning routines. Arrive early enough to collect your bib and warm up before the 9:00 start.