BMW Performance Classic

***UPDATE 8-AUG-2023*** The race is sold out. We have reached our 400 participant limit. if you would like to participate please contact your Corporate Shield Captain to be added to their wait list in case currently registered participants are unable to attend. Registrations can be transferred.

This is a Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield event

For 2023 race we will keep the capacity to 400 participants. This allows us to do parking on-site and meet other capacity constraints. Unfortunately due to supply chain issues (part and service shortages) we will not have Hot Laps this year.

This year for the first time we are offering a BMW Performance Classic Running Phone Pouch for optional purchase. Vintage shirts available for purchase ($10 cash) during packet pickup while supplies last. 

We have a minimum age requirement of 5 years old, in line with RRCA guidelines that children under this age group should only participate in "dash" events. All registered participants should be able to finish the race on their own (not in a stroller, or carried by an adult).

Important Dates:

August 25th - Early registration deadline (Price increase from $15 to $20)

August 31st - Deadline for ordering an optional running phone pouch

September 14th - Pre-Race Packet Pickup 5:00-7:00 PM at Fleet Feet, 635 Augusta St, Greenville. Please do not park at the church across the street! You can park on Haynie Street, and at the architectural firm / brewery (Eighth State Brewing) across the street

September 15th - Race Day. Packet Pickup 5:00-6:10 PM. Race is at 6:30. 

Parking:

With capacity capped at 400 participants we will allow all participants to park at the Performance Center, but it is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO CARPOOL AND ARRIVE EARLY. if we run out of spaces we will send late-comers to the overflow lot across Highway 101 and send a shuttle to pick them up. Please do not park across Highway 101 unless you are directed to go there as there will be no shuttle otherwise.

All carpool participants will receive a special door prize drawing ticket.

Refer to the Parking Guide (downloadable pdf) below. 

Course:

See the Course Map (downloadable pdf) below. This is a 2-Mile road race on a closed course, the BMW Performance Center track. Flat and fast with only a couple of small hills.

Running Phone Pouch:

Special BMW Performance Classic Running Phone Pouches are optional and can be ordered separately during registration, or by clicking the "Store" link on the left side of the page

Hot Laps:

Due to supply chain issues (part and service shortages) we will not have Hot Laps this year. We hope to be able to bring back this fun event back soon!

Awards:

Individual awards for top 3 finishers in the following categories:

Open MaleOpen Female12-and-under Male12-and-under FemaleMasters (40+ years) Male Masters FemaleGrandmasters (50+ years) MaleGrandmasters FemaleSenior Grandmasters (60+ years) MaleSenior Grandmasters Female

Corporate Shield Team awards for the top 3 teams in the following categories:

OpenFemaleMastersGrandmasters

Event records:

Overall male - Ahmed Nesbitt, 9:25 (2015)Overall female - Alison Parris, 10:28 (2015)Youth male - Hunter Wamack - 12:01 (2007)*Youth female - Kate Myers - 12:54 (2020)Masters male - Philippe Giguere - 10:25 (2014)Masters female - Robin Tarpinian - 12:01 (2001)*Grandmasters male - Ervin Reid - 10:28 (2000)*Grandmasters female - Dian Ford - 12:52 (2009)*Senior grandmasters male - Pierre Yves Page - 12:38 (2022)Senior grandmasters female - Carol Caspary - 14:22 (2020)

* previous course layout