Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run

The 13th Annual Take Flight 5k

Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
• Location: 21 Airport Road Ext., Greenville, SC
• Unique Experience: Enjoy a flat 5k race on the Greenville Downtown Airport runway.
• Costumes &: Competition: Highly encouraged, with fun being mandatory!

Race Details

• Prizes: Awards given out between the races.
• Participants: Strollers and walkers are welcome: pets are not allowed.
• Veteran Honor: A small ceremony will honor fallen veterans before the race.
• Ceremony: The Civil Air Patrol will conduct the missing comrade ceremony.

Schedule

• Late Registration: 6:30 AM
• Ceremony Starts: 7:30 AM
• 5k Race Begins: 8:00 AM
• 1 Mile Race Begins: 8:45 AM

Location Information

• Address: 21 Airport Road Ext. Greenville, SC US 29607

When

• Date: Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

Packet Pickup

• Thursday, May 21st: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum.
• Friday, May 22nd: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum.
• Saturday, May 23rd: 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM

Course Map

• Route: Verified route will be posted.
• 5k Route: ROUTE HERE
• 1 Mile Route: ROUTE HERE

Awards

• 5k Race:
  • Top 3 Males &: Females Overall
  • Top 3 Males &: Females in age 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
  • Top 3 in age categories: 1-9 Boys &: Girls, 10-12 Boys &: Girls, 13-16 Boys &: Girls, 17-19 Boys &: Girls

More Information

All proceeds from the race and any fundraising go to Runway Park maintenance and improvements. For more details, visit Take Flight 5k Registration.