America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Anderson, South Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate America's birthday at America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Anderson! This spirited event invites runners of all ages and abilities to kick off the Fourth of July festivities with a fun and invigorating race. Whether you're a seasoned elite runner, a weekend warrior, or a family with little ones in strollers, you can join fellow patriots for an exciting 3.1-mile run or a charming 1-mile stroll.
Starting bright and early, the 1 Mile Fun Run kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:30 AM. Participants will be rewarded with a stunning finish line medal and plenty of refreshments to celebrate their achievement. Plus, there are exciting awards up for grabs for the top finishers across various age groups! Not only will you enjoy a day filled with fitness and community spirit, but your participation also supports the Operation Active Kids program, helping local children stay active. So, don your best red, white, and blue outfit and register today to make this Independence Day one to remember!
Starting bright and early, the 1 Mile Fun Run kicks off at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K at 7:30 AM. Participants will be rewarded with a stunning finish line medal and plenty of refreshments to celebrate their achievement. Plus, there are exciting awards up for grabs for the top finishers across various age groups! Not only will you enjoy a day filled with fitness and community spirit, but your participation also supports the Operation Active Kids program, helping local children stay active. So, don your best red, white, and blue outfit and register today to make this Independence Day one to remember!
Organiser's Description
IT'S A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
IF YOU THINK THE ONLY RACE THAT'S HAPPENING ON AMERICA'S 249TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND IS SEEING WHO'S FIRST TO SNAG THAT SECOND HELPING OF BBQ OR WHO CAN DOWN THAT COLD BEVERAGE THE FASTEST, GUESS AGAIN! BEFORE LIFTING A FORK, DIVING OFF THE BACK OF YOUR BOAT, AND TAKING THAT POST POOL PARTY SNOOZE, HUNDREDS OF AMERICAN'S WILL START THEIR HOLIDAY BY JOINING FORCES AND CELEBRATING WITH OTHER PATRIOTS AT AMERICA'S 5K! AND, IF YOU ARE AN AMERICAN HERO, WE WANT TO HONOR YOU WITH A LAND OF THE FREE RACE BIB! WE'RE ALSO CELEBRATING THE HEAT OF ELITE RUNNERS, WEEKEND WARRIORS, MAMMA'S WITH STROLLERS AND KIDS ALIKE TO JOIN US FOR 3.1 MILES OF BIRTHDAY FUN! SO, IF YOU HAVE A FLAIR FOR COSTUMED FUN AND ARE LOOKING FOR A REASON TO FEEL GUILT FREE ABOUT BBQ AND LOUNGING ALL DAY, FEEL LIKE THE STARS AND STRIPES ARE IN YOUR FAVOR, AND LOVE AMERICA -- MAKE A LIKE A FIRECRACKER AND SHOOT ON OVER TO REGISTER TODAY! AS WITH ALL FIRST FLIGHT ALLIANCE EVENTS, PROCEEDS GO TO SCHOLARSHIP KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE ACTIVE THROUGH OUR OPERATION ACTIVE KIDS, OAK PROGRAM [https://yourfirstflight.org/o-a-k-operation-active-kids/].
EVENT DETAILS
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DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025
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TIME:
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1 MILE RUN STARTS 7:00 AM
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5K RUN STARTS AT 7:30 AM
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RACE SWAG: FINISH LINE MEDAL (INCLUDED)
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FINISH LINE: MEDALS AND REFRESHMENTS AT FINISH LINE
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RACE SWAG ADD ON: SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT (NOT INCLUDED)
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5K: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3435633280330406542]
AWARDS
CERTIFICATES AND PRIZES FOR:
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TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
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TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL MASTERS WINNERS
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TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL GRANDMASTERS
AGE GROUPS
* 10 and under
* 11-14
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70-74
* 75-79
* 80 and over
PROCEEDS SUPPORT OPERATION ACTIVE KIDS [https://yourfirstflight.org/o-a-k-operation-active-kids/]
CERTIFIED COURSE [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=SC13010DW]
IF YOU THINK THE ONLY RACE THAT'S HAPPENING ON AMERICA'S 249TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND IS SEEING WHO'S FIRST TO SNAG THAT SECOND HELPING OF BBQ OR WHO CAN DOWN THAT COLD BEVERAGE THE FASTEST, GUESS AGAIN! BEFORE LIFTING A FORK, DIVING OFF THE BACK OF YOUR BOAT, AND TAKING THAT POST POOL PARTY SNOOZE, HUNDREDS OF AMERICAN'S WILL START THEIR HOLIDAY BY JOINING FORCES AND CELEBRATING WITH OTHER PATRIOTS AT AMERICA'S 5K! AND, IF YOU ARE AN AMERICAN HERO, WE WANT TO HONOR YOU WITH A LAND OF THE FREE RACE BIB! WE'RE ALSO CELEBRATING THE HEAT OF ELITE RUNNERS, WEEKEND WARRIORS, MAMMA'S WITH STROLLERS AND KIDS ALIKE TO JOIN US FOR 3.1 MILES OF BIRTHDAY FUN! SO, IF YOU HAVE A FLAIR FOR COSTUMED FUN AND ARE LOOKING FOR A REASON TO FEEL GUILT FREE ABOUT BBQ AND LOUNGING ALL DAY, FEEL LIKE THE STARS AND STRIPES ARE IN YOUR FAVOR, AND LOVE AMERICA -- MAKE A LIKE A FIRECRACKER AND SHOOT ON OVER TO REGISTER TODAY! AS WITH ALL FIRST FLIGHT ALLIANCE EVENTS, PROCEEDS GO TO SCHOLARSHIP KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE ACTIVE THROUGH OUR OPERATION ACTIVE KIDS, OAK PROGRAM [https://yourfirstflight.org/o-a-k-operation-active-kids/].
EVENT DETAILS
*
DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025
*
TIME:
*
1 MILE RUN STARTS 7:00 AM
*
5K RUN STARTS AT 7:30 AM
*
RACE SWAG: FINISH LINE MEDAL (INCLUDED)
*
FINISH LINE: MEDALS AND REFRESHMENTS AT FINISH LINE
*
RACE SWAG ADD ON: SOUVENIR RACE SHIRT (NOT INCLUDED)
*
5K: COURSE MAP HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3435633280330406542]
AWARDS
CERTIFICATES AND PRIZES FOR:
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL MASTERS WINNERS
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL GRANDMASTERS
AGE GROUPS
* 10 and under
* 11-14
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70-74
* 75-79
* 80 and over
PROCEEDS SUPPORT OPERATION ACTIVE KIDS [https://yourfirstflight.org/o-a-k-operation-active-kids/]
CERTIFIED COURSE [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=SC13010DW]
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