America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

It's a Fourth of July Celebration

America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Start your holiday by joining forces and celebrating with other patriots at America's 5K!

Saturday, July 3, 2027 · Anderson County Courthouse, Anderson, SC

About the Race

If you think the only race that's happening on Fourth of July weekend is seeing who's first to snag that second helping of BBQ or who can down that cold beverage the fastest, guess again! Before lifting a fork, diving off the back of your boat, and taking that post pool party snooze, hundreds of Americans will start their holiday by joining forces and celebrating with other patriots at America's 5K! And, if you are an American Hero, we want to honor you with a land of the FREE race bib!

We're also celebrating the heat of elite runners, weekend warriors, mammas with strollers and kids alike to join us for 3.1 miles of Birthday FUN! So, if you have a flair for costumed fun and are looking for a reason to feel guilt free about BBQ and lounging all day, feel like the stars and stripes are in your favor, and LOVE AMERICA, make like a firecracker and shoot on over to register today!

Race Day Details

DateSaturday, July 3, 2027LocationAnderson South Carolina CourthouseAddress100 South Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621Packet PickupRace morning, starting at 6:30 AM, at the check-in table near the start/finish at Anderson South Carolina Courthouse. Bibs are assigned at check-in.ParkingParking is available at Anderson South Carolina Courthouse (100 South Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621). 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

1 Mile FUN Run · 7:30 AM

America's 5K Run/Walk · 8:00 AM

Certified course.

Race Morning Timeline

6:30 AMCheck-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start7:15 AMPre-race announcements and course briefing7:30 AM1 Mile FUN Run starts8:00 AMAmerica's 5K Run/Walk starts8:45 AMAwards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)9:15 AMCourse closes Times are based on the start times above.

Course

The 5K is run on a certified course.

View the 5K Course MapCourse Certificate

Costume Contest

Costume Contest: $250 cash prize, voted on by your peers.

What's Included

Finish Line Medal and Refreshments

Included with registration, along with refreshments at the finish line.

Souvenir Race Shirt

Optional add-on (not included).

Race Awards

Certificates and prizes for:

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners

Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters

Age Group Categories

10 & Under11-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980 & Over

Supporting Operation Active Kids

As with all First Flight Alliance events, proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids (OAK) program.

Part of the Upstate Giving Series

This race is one of the community charity races in the Upstate Giving Series, which connects local races with the Upstate nonprofits they support. Every finish counts toward the series standings.

Upstate Giving SeriesSeries Standings

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.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to the businesses and partners who make this race possible.

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Volunteer With Us

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

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Race Day Photos

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