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.
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.
Event Details
Date: October 10, 2026 Location: Anderson Regional Airport 5805 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626
Schedule:
Packet Pickup: 7:00 AM
1-Mile Run/Walk Start: 8:15 AM
5K Start: 8:30 AM
✈️ Race Highlights
USATF-Certified Course
1-Mile Run is timed and includes a custom bib and finish medal
High-quality polyester/cotton blend Dri-Fit shirts available for purchase during online registration Limited quantities available on race day for $18
Cash or card accepted
All proceeds benefit the construction and expansion of the playground along with supporting youth activities at Anderson Regional Airport.
- Time limit
- No time limit listed by the organizer
- Walkers
- Not mentioned — ask the organizer
- Terrain
- Not stated
- Certified
- Yes
Pulled from the organizer's own race description — per the organizer, not independently verified.
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Earn Your Wings 5k
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · $6.30-$32.80