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Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run

Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run is a running race on May 29, 2027 in Greenville, SC, with entry fees from $10 to $15.

Date
May 29, 2027 (211 days to go)
Price
$10–$15
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Boarding Pass  ·  GMU Runway Air  ·  14th Annual Now boarding Take Flight 5K
& 1 Mile Run Let your feet take flight on the Greenville Downtown Airport runway for one of the most unique running experiences and flattest 5K races around.
FROM GMU Start Line ✈ TO FIN Finish Line
DATE Sat, May 29, 2027 BOARDING 6:30 AM
DEPARTS 5K 8:00 AM
1 Mile 8:45 AM
GATE The Runway
  TF14 · MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND · GREENVILLE SC PRICE ALTITUDE Book your seat before we climb Registration opens January 1 at the lowest price of the year and climbs $5 on the first of every month. The 5K reaches cruising altitude race week.
           
 
JANFEBMARAPRMAYRACE WK
Lowest fare: January. Highest fare: race week.   CAPTAIN'S WELCOME

Join us on Memorial Day weekend at the Greenville Downtown Airport for the 14th Annual Take Flight 5K. Costumes and competition are highly encouraged. Fun is mandatory! Official groups will be publicly recognized, so let us know.

We will take a moment to honor our fallen veterans with a small ceremony prior to the race. The Civil Air Patrol will conduct the missing comrade ceremony, followed by a POW/MIA observance, a moment of silence and TAPS.

DEPARTURES RACE MORNING · SAT MAY 29 · GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN AIRPORT
TIMEFLIGHTSTATUS
06:30CHECK-IN & PACKET PICKUPOPEN
07:30MEMORIAL CEREMONYHONOR
07:45PACKET PICKUP CLOSESFINAL CALL
08:00TF 5K · RUNWAY 5KBOARDING
08:45TF 1M · 1 MILE RUNON TIME
LATE, LATE REGISTRATION OPENS 6:30 AM · PRIZES BETWEEN RACES FLIGHT INFORMATION DATE Saturday, May 29, 2027 Memorial Day weekend AIRPORT Greenville Downtown Airport 21 Airport Road Ext., Greenville, SC 29607 PARKING On site at the airport. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your start, follow posted signs and volunteers, and carpool if you can. FLIGHT TF 5K Take Flight 5K Departs 8:00 AM · On the runway CLASS: EVERYONE · WALKERS WELCOME FLIGHT TF 1M 1 Mile Run Departs 8:45 AM · Short hop, big fun CLASS: EVERYONE · KIDS LOVE THIS ONE IN-FLIGHT AMENITIES 01 Chip timing Live results by Upstate Race Series as you finish 02 A runway course Flat, fast and one of a kind 03 Age group prizes Handed out between races 04 Race photos Free in the RunSignUp photo album 05 Memorial honors Remembering our fallen veterans OPTIONAL CARGO The Official Flight Crew Tee $12.50 Add the official Take Flight event shirt when you register for the 5K or the 1 Mile. Prefer to travel light? Choose No Shirt. Youth XS – LAdult XS – XXLPick up with your bib BAGGAGE CLAIM · BIB & SHIRT PICKUP THURSDAY BEFORE 4:00 – 7:00 PM The loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum FRIDAY BEFORE 4:00 – 7:00 PM The loop between Takeoff Minigolf and the Museum RACE MORNING 6:30 – 7:45 AM At the airport FLIGHT PATH

The route has been verified. Strollers and walkers are cleared for takeoff. No pets are allowed in this race.

5K Flight Path1 Mile Flight Path EARN YOUR WINGS · AWARDS

Prizes are handed out between races.

TAKE FLIGHT 5K 12 & Under13-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970-7980 & Over 1 MILE RUN 9 & Under10-1213-1617-19 FLY IN FORMATION Groups & Teams Running with your club, company, school or family? Create or join a group when you register. Groups of 5 or more get $5 back for every 5K runner. Official groups are recognized on race day. The Upstate Running Club welcomes every local and regional running club to Take Flight. GIVING BACK · RUNWAY PARK Every mile keeps Runway Park flying

All proceeds from the race and any fundraising go to Runway Park maintenance and improvements. Add a donation when you register or give directly below.

Donate to Runway Park PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST · GOOD TO KNOW ✓ Can I walk? Yes. Walkers are welcome in both the 5K and the 1 Mile. ✓ Strollers? Yes, strollers are welcome on the runway course. ✓ Dogs? No. Pets are not allowed in this race. ✓ Weather? Rain or shine. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed. ✓ Race-day sign-up? Open on your phone until each race starts, at race-week prices. ✓ Costumes? Absolutely. Costumes and competition are highly encouraged. ✓ Results and photos? Results post live on this page as runners finish. Photos go up in the album after race day. CHANGE YOUR ITINERARY

Need a change? Log in to your RunSignUp profile and do it yourself, no email needed. You can transfer your entry to another runner, switch between the 5K and the 1 Mile, update your details and shirt size, and manage add-ons and donations.

All entries are final, with no refunds or deferrals, but every option above stays open right up to race day.

Manage My Registration JOIN THE GROUND CREW Race day runs on volunteers. Pick a shift that works for you. Sign Up to Volunteer FLIGHT RECORDER See All Race Photos STAY ON OUR RADAR Cleared for takeoff Take Flight on Facebook Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.

Events

Take Flight 5k$15
1 Mile Run$10

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

84°

Typical Low

65°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenville Dwtn Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:18 AMSunset 8:36 PMDaylight 14h 18m

About Greenville, SC

Population

71,755

as of 2023

City Elevation

927 ft

Nearest Airport

GSP

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 11 mi

Major Hub

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 87 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

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Race
Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run
Date
May 29, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run?
Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run is a running race held in Greenville, South Carolina on May 29, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run?
Saturday, May 29, 2027 in Greenville, South Carolina at 21 Airport Road Ext.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run

May 29, 2027

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