Doors to Freedom Upstate

Doors to Freedom Upstate is a 5K run/walk held in Greenville, South Carolina, on November 15, 2026, with a 2:00 PM start. The event benefits Doors to Freedom, an organization that supports survivors of sex trafficking by providing safe spaces, schooling, life skills, personal development, and vocational training. Registration is free for participants.

The afternoon start is unusual for a 5K and changes the race-day routine: eat a normal breakfast, keep lunch light and early, and plan a short warm-up around 1:30 PM. As a run/walk open to everyone, it fits beginners, families, and regular runners alike; a few weeks of consistent jogging is all the preparation most people need for 3.1 miles, while those chasing a time can add one weekly interval session. Line up according to your intended pace so runners and walkers both get a clean start.