Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run

The 12th Annual Take Flight 5k. Let your feet take flight on the Greenville Downtown Airport runway for one of the most unique running experiences and flattest 5k races around. Join us on Memorial Day weekend at the Greenville Downtown Airport for the 12th Annual Take Flight 5K on Saturday, May 24th, 2025. Costumes and Competition are highly encouraged. Fun mandatory! Official groups will be publicly recognized. Prizes will be given out between races. Strollers and walkers are allowed. No pets are allowed in this race. We will take a moment to honor our fallen veterans with a small ceremony prior to the race. We will have the Special Forces Association Parachute Team jump in the National Colors. The Civil Air Patrol will conduct the missing comrade ceremony. The Greenville City Fire Department will run the one mile in full gear. Late, late registration 6:30 am Ceremony starts 7:30 am 5k race begins 8:00 am 1 mile race begins 8:45 am Where: 21 Airport Road Ext. Greenville, SC US 29607 When: Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 24th 2025 Bib & Shirt Pickup: Packet pickup, Thursday, May 22nd: 4:00pm to 7pm at the loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum. Packet Friday, May 23rd: 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum. Packet Pickup Saturday, May 24th: 6:30am - 7:45am Course Map Route has been verified and will be posted. Overall & Age Group Awards 5k Race Top 3 Males & Females Overall Top 3 Males & Females in these AG Categories 0-9 10-12 13-16 17-19 20-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-79 80+ 1 Mile Race Top 3 Male and Female Overall Top 3 in the Youth Age Group Categories 1-9 Boys & Girls 10-12 Boys & Girls 13-16 Boys & Girls 17-19 Boys & Girls All proceeds from the race and any fundraising goes to Runway Park maintenance and improvements.