Earn Your Wings 5k
About this race
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.
Join fellow runners on October 5, 2024 for the Earn Your Wings 5k. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Anderson.
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Earn Your Wings 5k
1 Mile Fun Run
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Anderson in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Anderson
Earn Your Wings 5k takes place in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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