Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run

✈️ 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.

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025
• Location: 21 Airport Road Ext., Greenville, SC US 29607
• Registration: Late registration starts at 6:30 am
• 5k Race: Begins at 8:00 am
• 1 Mile Race: Begins at 8:45 am

🎖️ A Tribute to Veterans

• Ceremony: A moment to honor our fallen veterans with a small ceremony prior to the race.
• Presentation: The Civil Air Patrol will present the colors and conduct the missing comrade ceremony.
• Prizes: There will be silent auction prizes and trophies to be won.
• Costumes: Highly encouraged: fun is mandatory!

📦 Bib & Shirt Pickup

• Friday, May 23rd: Packet pickup from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Runway Café.
• Saturday, May 24th: Packet pickup from 6:30am - 7:45am.

🗺️ Course Maps

• 5k Course Map HERE
• 1 Mile Course Map HERE

🏆 Awards

• 5k Race:
  • Top 3 Males & Females Overall
  • Top 3 by Age Group: 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 by Youth Age Group: 1-9, 10-12, 13-16, 17-19.

💵 Proceeds

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.

🔗 Registration Link

Visit: Take Flight 5k Registration