America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sat 3rd July 2027
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Anderson, South Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, July 3, 2027, in Anderson, a vibrant celebration of the Fourth of July! This festive event invites participants of all ages to kick off America's 250th birthday weekend with an exhilarating 3.1-mile run or a fun-filled 1-mile dash. Whether you're an elite runner, a weekend warrior, or a family with strollers, everyone is encouraged to join in on the patriotic spirit.
The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM, following the 1 Mile Run at 7:30 AM, offering a perfect opportunity to burn some calories before indulging in those delicious BBQ treats. Don't miss the chance to earn a finish line medal and enjoy refreshments while celebrating with fellow patriots. Plus, there’s a costume contest with a $250 cash prize to honor the most creative outfits! Proceeds from this event support Operation Active Kids, promoting fitness and activity among local youth. So, put on your red, white, and blue, and register today for a memorable day of fun and fitness!
The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM, following the 1 Mile Run at 7:30 AM, offering a perfect opportunity to burn some calories before indulging in those delicious BBQ treats. Don't miss the chance to earn a finish line medal and enjoy refreshments while celebrating with fellow patriots. Plus, there’s a costume contest with a $250 cash prize to honor the most creative outfits! Proceeds from this event support Operation Active Kids, promoting fitness and activity among local youth. So, put on your red, white, and blue, and register today for a memorable day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
IT'S A FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
IF YOU THINK THE ONLY RACE THAT'S HAPPENING ON AMERICA'S 250TH 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 3, 2027
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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 250TH 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 3, 2027
*
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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