Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 13th Annual Take Flight 5K & 1 Mile Run, taking place on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, at the Greenville Downtown Airport! This exciting event promises a unique and exhilarating experience as participants race along one of the flattest 5K courses around. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this event is perfect for everyone. Costumes are highly encouraged, adding a festive touch to the competition, and remember, fun is mandatory!
The day will kick off with a special ceremony honoring our fallen veterans, followed by the 5K race starting at 8:00 AM and the 1 Mile race at 8:45 AM. Participants can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners and the thrill of competition as awards will be given for various age categories in both races. With stroller and walker-friendly options, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support runway park maintenance while enjoying a memorable day of fitness and community spirit!
The day will kick off with a special ceremony honoring our fallen veterans, followed by the 5K race starting at 8:00 AM and the 1 Mile race at 8:45 AM. Participants can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners and the thrill of competition as awards will be given for various age categories in both races. With stroller and walker-friendly options, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support runway park maintenance while enjoying a memorable day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
THE 13TH 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 13TH ANNUAL TAKE FLIGHT 5K ON SATURDAY, MAY 23RD, 2026. COSTUMES AND COMPETITION ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. FUN IS MANDATORY! OFFICIAL GROUPS WILL BE PUBLICLY RECOGNIZED SO LET US KNOW. PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT BETWEEN RACES.
STROLLERS AND WALKERS ARE ALLOWED. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS RACE.
WE WILL TAKE A MOMENT TO HONOR OUR FALLEN VETERANS WITH A SMALL CEREMONY PRIOR TO THE RACE. THE CIVIL AIR PATROL WILL CONDUCT THE MISSING COMRADE CEREMONY. WE ARE WORKING THE OTHER CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS.
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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 23RD 2026
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP:
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PACKET PICKUP, THURSDAY, MAY 21ST: 4:00PM - 7PM AT THE LOOP BETWEEN TAKEOFF MINIGOLF AND THE MUSEUM.
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PACKET FRIDAY, MAY 22ND: 4:00PM - 7:00PM AT THE LOOP BETWEEN TAKEOFF MINIGOLF AND THE MUSEUM.
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PACKET PICKUP SATURDAY, MAY 23RD: 6:30AM - 7:45AM
COURSE MAP
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ROUTE HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND WILL BE POSTED.
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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1-12
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13-19
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60-69
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70+
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1 MILE RACE
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TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
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NEXT YEAR WE WILL INCREASE THE AGE CATEGORIES FOR EVERYONE.
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TOP 3 IN THESE 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
_ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE AND ANY FUNDRAISING GOES TO RUNWAY PARK MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS. _
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 13TH ANNUAL TAKE FLIGHT 5K ON SATURDAY, MAY 23RD, 2026. COSTUMES AND COMPETITION ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. FUN IS MANDATORY! OFFICIAL GROUPS WILL BE PUBLICLY RECOGNIZED SO LET US KNOW. PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT BETWEEN RACES.
STROLLERS AND WALKERS ARE ALLOWED. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED IN THIS RACE.
WE WILL TAKE A MOMENT TO HONOR OUR FALLEN VETERANS WITH A SMALL CEREMONY PRIOR TO THE RACE. THE CIVIL AIR PATROL WILL CONDUCT THE MISSING COMRADE CEREMONY. WE ARE WORKING THE OTHER CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS.
*
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 23RD 2026
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP:
*
PACKET PICKUP, THURSDAY, MAY 21ST: 4:00PM - 7PM AT THE LOOP BETWEEN TAKEOFF MINIGOLF AND THE MUSEUM.
*
PACKET FRIDAY, MAY 22ND: 4:00PM - 7:00PM AT THE LOOP BETWEEN TAKEOFF MINIGOLF AND THE MUSEUM.
*
PACKET PICKUP SATURDAY, MAY 23RD: 6:30AM - 7:45AM
COURSE MAP
*
ROUTE HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND WILL BE POSTED.
OVERALL & AGE GROUP AWARDS
*
5K RACE
*
TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES OVERALL
*
TOP 3 MALES & FEMALES IN THESE AG CATEGORIES
*
1-12
*
13-19
*
20-29
*
30-39
*
40-49
*
50-59
*
60-69
*
70+
*
1 MILE RACE
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
*
NEXT YEAR WE WILL INCREASE THE AGE CATEGORIES FOR EVERYONE.
*
TOP 3 IN THESE 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. _
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