Earn Your Wings 5k
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 5805 Airport Rd, Anderson, SC
- Distance
- 1 Mile Run/Walk · Earn Your Wings 5k
From the Organizer
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.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Earn Your Wings 5k?
- Earn Your Wings 5k is a running event held in Anderson, SC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Earn Your Wings 5k?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Anderson, SC at 5805 Airport Rd, Anderson, SC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Earn Your Wings 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Earn Your Wings 5k
Oct 10, 2026