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2027 Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K

Prisma Health Half Marathon: a net downhill course on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, known as the South's fastest half.

Race Date

Feb 27, 2027

Location

Greenville, SC

Runner Favorite82

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Location
Greenville, South Carolina
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Point to Point
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

PR FriendlyBQ RelevantDestination Worthy

Atmosphere

Well Organized

Course

Net DownhillScenic Route

The Experience

The Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K starts in Travelers Rest and weaves along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, a paved rail-trail that descends gently into downtown Greenville. Known as "The Fastest Half Marathon in the South," this net-downhill point-to-point course is a magnet for runners chasing PRs and Boston qualifiers. With ~1,382 finishers recently, the race attracts participants from about 30 states, and roughly 20% of them return year after year—testament to a well-run event that’s been growing steadily since its inception.

The course follows the Reedy River, shaded by trees and passing through parks, offering a scenic backdrop that distracts from the pace. The finish in downtown Greenville brings runners into the heart of a vibrant city, with crowds lining the streets to cheer. Post-race, runners enjoy the perks of a USATF-certified, chip-timed event with prize money for the elite. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just a fast, fun run through the Upstate, the Prisma Health Half Marathon delivers a polished, encouraging experience that keeps runners coming back.

Race-provided description

The Greenville Half Marathon & 5K is a net downhill race along the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail from Travelers Rest to downtown Greenville, SC. It is known as 'The Fastest Half Marathon in the South'. The half marathon is 13.1 miles and the 5K is 3.1 miles. The event has prize money, USATF certification, and is chip timed.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, February 27, 2027

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Greenville, SC

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Point to Point

Terrain

road

Scenery

Forest

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Runner Favorite82
Methodology
Heritage20/20

10 years running

Size15/15

~1,232 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

20% returning runners

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw9/10

runners from 30 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:05:52

Weather8/10

typical high 62°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

43°

Afternoon (High)

62°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

13 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the 2027 Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K?

The 2027 Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K is held on Saturday, February 27, 2027.

Where does the 2027 Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K take place?

It takes place in Greenville, South Carolina.

What distances does the 2027 Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2027 Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The 2027 Prisma Health Half Marathon & 5K is a rolling hills, point to point course.

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