Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $14.25 - $22.20
- 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! This unique event promises an exhilarating experience as you race down the flat and fast airport runway. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, there's something for everyone—costumes are highly encouraged, and competition is fierce!
Join us for a memorable day that kicks off at 6:30 AM with late registration, followed by a special ceremony honoring our fallen veterans at 7:30 AM. The 5K race will take off at 8:00 AM, with the 1 Mile race following at 8:45 AM. Participants can look forward to exciting prizes, trophies, and public recognition for official groups. All proceeds from this fantastic event will support Runway Park maintenance and improvements. Don't miss out on this uplifting occasion in Greenville—mark your calendars and prepare to take flight!
Join us for a memorable day that kicks off at 6:30 AM with late registration, followed by a special ceremony honoring our fallen veterans at 7:30 AM. The 5K race will take off at 8:00 AM, with the 1 Mile race following at 8:45 AM. Participants can look forward to exciting prizes, trophies, and public recognition for official groups. All proceeds from this fantastic event will support Runway Park maintenance and improvements. Don't miss out on this uplifting occasion in Greenville—mark your calendars and prepare to 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
_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
*
10-12
*
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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