Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $11.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 12th Annual Take Flight 5K & 1 Mile Run on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, at the Greenville Downtown Airport in Greenville, South Carolina! This unique and exhilarating event promises an unforgettable race experience as participants take to the airport runway, enjoying one of the flattest 5K races around. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual participant, the event welcomes everyone, and costumes are highly encouraged to add to the fun!
As part of the Memorial Day weekend festivities, the event will kick off with a heartfelt ceremony honoring our fallen veterans before the races begin. The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1 Mile race at 8:45 AM. Participants can look forward to exciting prizes, trophies, and public recognition for official groups. Don't miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community event that supports Runway Park maintenance and improvements. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
As part of the Memorial Day weekend festivities, the event will kick off with a heartfelt ceremony honoring our fallen veterans before the races begin. The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1 Mile race at 8:45 AM. Participants can look forward to exciting prizes, trophies, and public recognition for official groups. Don't miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community event that supports Runway Park maintenance and improvements. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
THE 12TH ANNUAL TAKE FLIGHT 5K.
LET YOUR FEET TAKE FLIGHT ON THE GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT RUNWAY FOR ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE RUNNING EXPERIENCES AND FLATTEST 5K RACES AROUND.
JOIN US ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT THE GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL TAKE FLIGHT 5K ON SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 2025. COSTUMES AND COMPETITION ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. FUN MANDATORY! OFFICIAL GROUPS WILL BE PUBLICLY RECOGNIZED. PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT.
WE WILL TAKE A MOMENT TO HONOR OUR FALLEN VETERANS WITH A SMALL CEREMONY PRIOR TO THE RACE. THERE ARE PRIZES TO BE SILENT AUCTIONED OFF AND TROPHIES TO BE WON. THE CIVIL AIR PATROL WILL PRESENT THE COLORS AND CONDUCT THE MISSING COMRADE CEREMONY.
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LATE, LATE REGISTRATION 6:30 AM
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CEREMONY STARTS 7:30 AM
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5K RACE BEGINS 8:00 AM
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1 MILE RACE BEGINS 8:45 AM
WHERE:
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21 AIRPORT ROAD EXT. GREENVILLE, SC US 29607
WHEN:
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - SATURDAY, MAY 25TH 2024
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP:
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PACKETS FRIDAY, MAY 24TH: 4:00PM TO 7:00PM AT RUNWAY CAF'E
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PACKET PICKUP SATURDAY, MAY 25TH: 6:30AM - 7:45AM
COURSE MAP
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5K HERE [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-may-13-2024-86b122d?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
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1 MILE HERE [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-may-13-2024-c77bfda?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
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5K RACE
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TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES OVERALL
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TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES IN THESE AG CATEGORIES
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0-9
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10-12
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13-16
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17-19
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20-29
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30-34
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35-39
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40-44
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45-49
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50-54
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55-59
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60-64
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65-69
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70-79
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80+
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1 MILE RACE
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TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
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TOP 3 IN THE YOUTH AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
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1-9 BOYS & GIRLS
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10-12 BOYS & GIRLS
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13-16 BOYS & GIRLS
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17-19 BOYS & GIRLS
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_ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE AND ANY FUNDRAISING GOES TO RUNWAY PARK MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS. _
_THERE IS A SMALL CEREMONY PRIOR TO THE RACE TO HONOR OUR FALLEN VETERANS. _
LET YOUR FEET TAKE FLIGHT ON THE GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT RUNWAY FOR ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE RUNNING EXPERIENCES AND FLATTEST 5K RACES AROUND.
JOIN US ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT THE GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL TAKE FLIGHT 5K ON SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 2025. COSTUMES AND COMPETITION ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. FUN MANDATORY! OFFICIAL GROUPS WILL BE PUBLICLY RECOGNIZED. PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT.
WE WILL TAKE A MOMENT TO HONOR OUR FALLEN VETERANS WITH A SMALL CEREMONY PRIOR TO THE RACE. THERE ARE PRIZES TO BE SILENT AUCTIONED OFF AND TROPHIES TO BE WON. THE CIVIL AIR PATROL WILL PRESENT THE COLORS AND CONDUCT THE MISSING COMRADE CEREMONY.
*
LATE, LATE REGISTRATION 6:30 AM
*
CEREMONY STARTS 7:30 AM
*
5K RACE BEGINS 8:00 AM
*
1 MILE RACE BEGINS 8:45 AM
WHERE:
*
21 AIRPORT ROAD EXT. GREENVILLE, SC US 29607
WHEN:
*
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - SATURDAY, MAY 25TH 2024
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP:
*
PACKETS FRIDAY, MAY 24TH: 4:00PM TO 7:00PM AT RUNWAY CAF'E
*
PACKET PICKUP SATURDAY, MAY 25TH: 6:30AM - 7:45AM
COURSE MAP
*
5K HERE [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-may-13-2024-86b122d?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
*
1 MILE HERE [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-may-13-2024-c77bfda?u=i&sh=db6bvx]
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
*
5K RACE
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TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES OVERALL
*
TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES IN THESE AG CATEGORIES
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0-9
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10-12
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13-16
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17-19
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20-29
*
30-34
*
35-39
*
40-44
*
45-49
*
50-54
*
55-59
*
60-64
*
65-69
*
70-79
*
80+
*
1 MILE RACE
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
*
TOP 3 IN THE YOUTH AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
*
1-9 BOYS & GIRLS
*
10-12 BOYS & GIRLS
*
13-16 BOYS & GIRLS
*
17-19 BOYS & GIRLS
*
_ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE AND ANY FUNDRAISING GOES TO RUNWAY PARK MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS. _
_THERE IS A SMALL CEREMONY PRIOR TO THE RACE TO HONOR OUR FALLEN VETERANS. _
Races
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Take Flight 5k
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$6.30
OPENS SOON
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