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Event Description

3rd Annual / Anderson Regional Airport

Earn Your Wings 5K & 1-Mile Run/Walk

5K – 1 Mile

The fascination of flight can't be expressed with words

Sat, Oct 10

2026

8:15 AM

1-mile start · 5K 8:30 AM

Anderson Regional Airport

Anderson, SC

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5K course map 1-mile course map Directions Race groups Donate Results Race photos

Lace up and get ready for takeoff!

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, a one-of-a-kind race experience you won't find anywhere else in Anderson County. This year, runners and walkers of all ages will hit the runway — yes, the actual runway — for a course that's as exciting as it is fast.

Race on the Runway

Race Day Details

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Anderson Regional Airport, 5805 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626. Get directions.

7:00 AM

Packet pickup opens

At Anderson Regional Airport on race morning.

8:15 AM

1-Mile Run/Walk start

Timed, with a custom bib and a finish medal for every 1-mile finisher.

8:30 AM

5K start

Out onto the runway for the flattest and fastest course in Anderson County.

After

Results and photos

Results post to the RunSignUp results page. Photos are posted to the race photos page.

Course or Race Highlight

Known as the flattest and fastest course in Anderson County, Earn Your Wings is perfect whether you're chasing a new PR, enjoying a fun run with family, or soaking in the thrill of racing where planes usually fly. From competitive runners to first-timers, everyone is invited to earn their wings and be part of an unforgettable race day.

The Course

A USATF-certified 5K run on the airport grounds — including the actual runway. The 1-mile run/walk uses its own shorter route. Both course maps are linked below.

View the 5K course map View the 1-mile course map

What's Included

✓	USATF-Certified 5K Course An official, certified distance — a real shot at a PR.

✓	Timed 1-Mile Run/Walk Every mile finisher gets a custom bib and a finish medal.

✓	Live Results Posted to the RunSignUp results page.

✓	Dri-Fit Race Shirts High-quality polyester/cotton blend shirts are available for purchase during online registration. Limited quantities on race day for $18, cash or card accepted.

✓	Race on a Real Runway Run where planes usually fly — an experience you won't find anywhere else in Anderson County.

Giving Back

This race supports

The Anderson Regional Airport Playground

All proceeds benefit the construction and expansion of the playground, along with supporting youth activities at Anderson Regional Airport.

Donate

Upstate Race Series is proud to support community races like this one through the Upstate Giving Series, which connects races with nonprofit and community causes across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home. Upstate Giving Series.

Groups & Teams

Calling all running clubs, social run groups, families, and coworkers: bring your crew to the runway. Create a race group so your team shows up together in the registration list.

Create or join a race group

Good to Know

Can I still get a shirt on race day?

Yes, while they last. A limited number of shirts are available on race day for $18, cash or card. To guarantee your size, add a shirt during online registration.

Is the 1-mile run/walk timed?

Yes. The 1-mile run/walk is timed, and every finisher receives a custom bib and a finish medal.

Is this a good race for a PR?

It's known as the flattest and fastest course in Anderson County, and the 5K course is USATF-certified.

Where do I go on race morning?

Anderson Regional Airport, 5805 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626. Packet pickup opens at 7:00 AM. Get directions.

When will results and photos be available?

Results post to the RunSignUp results page. Photos are posted to the race photos page once they're ready.

Managing Your Registration

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in, find this race under your upcoming events, and make the change yourself. From there you can: