America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Anderson, South Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $16.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate America's birthday in style at America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, taking place on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Anderson! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in the festivities, whether you're an elite runner or a family with strollers. Lace up your running shoes and take on the 3.1-mile 5K course or enjoy a spirited 1-mile fun run, both designed to promote health and community spirit.
This Fourth of July, before diving into BBQ feasts and enjoying the sunny holiday, hundreds of patriots will gather to honor the stars and stripes while racing for a cause. With awards for top finishers in various age categories, every runner has a chance to shine! Plus, all proceeds support Operation Active Kids, helping local youth engage in active lifestyles. So, if you're looking to kick off your holiday with a bang, register today and join the celebration of health, community, and patriotism!
This Fourth of July, before diving into BBQ feasts and enjoying the sunny holiday, hundreds of patriots will gather to honor the stars and stripes while racing for a cause. With awards for top finishers in various age categories, every runner has a chance to shine! Plus, all proceeds support Operation Active Kids, helping local youth engage in active lifestyles. So, if you're looking to kick off your holiday with a bang, register today and join the celebration of health, community, and patriotism!
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.alltrails.com/explore/map/americas-5k-anderson-sc-1943102?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
AWARDS
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CERTIFICATES AND PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
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TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL MASTERS WINNERS.
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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.alltrails.com/explore/map/americas-5k-anderson-sc-1943102?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
AWARDS
*
CERTIFICATES AND PRIZES FOR TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL WINNERS
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL MASTERS WINNERS.
*
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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