Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $11.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 12th Annual Take Flight 5K & 1 Mile Run on Saturday, May 24th, 2025, at the Greenville Downtown Airport! This unique event promises a fantastic running adventure on one of the flattest courses around, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and families looking for fun. Lace up your shoes and join us as we celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a vibrant atmosphere filled with costumes, competition, and camaraderie.
The day kicks off with registration at 6:30 AM, followed by a heartfelt ceremony at 7:30 AM to honor our fallen veterans. The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM, with the 1 Mile Run launching shortly after at 8:45 AM. Participants of all ages can compete for exciting prizes and awards across various age categories, so bring your A-game! With all proceeds going towards the maintenance and improvements of Runway Park, you'll be making a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event in Greenville—mark your calendars and prepare to let your feet take flight!
The day kicks off with registration at 6:30 AM, followed by a heartfelt ceremony at 7:30 AM to honor our fallen veterans. The 5K race starts at 8:00 AM, with the 1 Mile Run launching shortly after at 8:45 AM. Participants of all ages can compete for exciting prizes and awards across various age categories, so bring your A-game! With all proceeds going towards the maintenance and improvements of Runway Park, you'll be making a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event in Greenville—mark your calendars and prepare to let your feet take flight!
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 24TH 2025
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP:
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PACKETS FRIDAY, MAY 23RD: 4:00PM TO 7:00PM AT RUNWAY CAF'E
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PACKET PICKUP SATURDAY, MAY 24TH: 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 24TH 2025
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP:
*
PACKETS FRIDAY, MAY 23RD: 4:00PM TO 7:00PM AT RUNWAY CAF'E
*
PACKET PICKUP SATURDAY, MAY 24TH: 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
*
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
*
17-19
*
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. _
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