13th Annual

Take Flight 5K & 1 Mile Run

Let your feet take flight on the Greenville Downtown Airport runway for one of the most unique running experiences and flattest 5K races around.

Saturday, May 23, 2026  ·  Greenville Downtown Airport, Greenville, SC

About the Race

Join us on Memorial Day weekend at the Greenville Downtown Airport for the 13th Annual Take Flight 5K. Costumes and competition are highly encouraged. Fun is mandatory! Official groups will be publicly recognized, so let us know.

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.

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, May 23, 2026 (Memorial Day weekend)
Location	Greenville Downtown Airport
Address	21 Airport Road Ext., Greenville, SC 29607
Parking	Parking is available at Greenville Downtown Airport (21 Airport Road Ext., Greenville, SC 29607). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

🏃 The Events

Race Morning Schedule

• 6:30 AM: Late, late registration and packet pickup open
• 7:30 AM: Memorial ceremony
• 7:45 AM: Packet pickup closes
• 8:00 AM: 5K race begins
• 8:45 AM: 1 mile race begins

Bib & Shirt Pickup

• Thursday before the race, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum
• Friday before the race, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum
• Race morning, 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM

🗺️ Course

The route has been verified. Strollers and walkers are allowed. No pets are allowed in this race.

🏆 Race Awards

Prizes will be given out between races.

Runway Park

All proceeds from the race and any fundraising go to Runway Park maintenance and improvements.

Race Policies

• Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
• No refunds: all registrations are final.
• Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
• Results: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.

• Opening ceremony: The race opens with a short ceremony: a Civil Air Patrol POW/MIA observance, a moment of silence and TAPS.

Volunteer With Us

Race day runs on volunteers. Pick a shift that works for you on the volunteer sign-up page.

Race Day Photos

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