America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Anderson, South Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate America's birthday in a vibrant and energetic way at America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Anderson! This spirited event invites participants of all ages to kick off the Fourth of July festivities with a thrilling 3.1-mile run or a fun-filled 1-mile dash. Whether you're an elite runner, a casual weekend warrior, or a proud parent pushing a stroller, there's a place for you to join in on the fun.
The 5K run starts at 8:00 AM, following the 1-mile run at 7:30 AM, making it the perfect prelude to your holiday celebrations. Runners can look forward to an exhilarating atmosphere with awards and prizes for top finishers across various age groups, along with a costume contest featuring a $250 cash prize! Plus, every participant will receive a finish line medal to commemorate their achievement. Not only will you be celebrating with fellow patriots, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Operation Active Kids program, encouraging youth in the community to stay active. So, dust off your running shoes and register today to make this Independence Day unforgettable!
The 5K run starts at 8:00 AM, following the 1-mile run at 7:30 AM, making it the perfect prelude to your holiday celebrations. Runners can look forward to an exhilarating atmosphere with awards and prizes for top finishers across various age groups, along with a costume contest featuring a $250 cash prize! Plus, every participant will receive a finish line medal to commemorate their achievement. Not only will you be celebrating with fellow patriots, but you'll also be supporting a great cause, as proceeds benefit the Operation Active Kids program, encouraging youth in the community to stay active. So, dust off your running shoes and register today to make this Independence Day unforgettable!
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, JULY 4, 2026
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TIME:
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1 MILE RUN STARTS 7:30AM
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5K RUN STARTS AT 8:00 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
COSTUME CONTEST- $250 CASH PRIZE - VOTED ON BY YOUR PEERS.
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, JULY 4, 2026
*
TIME:
*
1 MILE RUN STARTS 7:30AM
*
5K RUN STARTS AT 8:00 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
COSTUME CONTEST- $250 CASH PRIZE - VOTED ON BY YOUR PEERS.
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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