The fascination of flight can't be expressed with words.

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!

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A USATF-certified 5K on the airport grounds, including the actual runway. The 1-mile run/walk uses its own shorter route.

• USATF-certified 5K course: an official, certified distance and a real shot at a PR
• Timed 1-mile run/walk: every mile finisher gets a custom bib and a finish medal
• Live results posted to the RunSignUp results page
• Race on a real runway: run where planes usually fly
• Dri-Fit race shirts: high-quality polyester/cotton blend shirts are available for purchase during online registration. Limited quantities on race day for $18, cash or card.

All proceeds benefit the construction and expansion of the Anderson Regional Airport playground, along with supporting youth activities at Anderson Regional Airport.

This race is part of the Upstate Giving Series, which connects races with nonprofit and community causes across the Upstate. Your registration and any donation you add at checkout go to work close to home.

Calling all running clubs, social run groups, families and coworkers: bring your crew to the runway! Create a race group so your team shows up together in the registration list.

• Can I still get a shirt on race day? Yes, while they last, for $18 (cash or card). To guarantee your size, add a shirt during online registration.
• Is the 1-mile run/walk timed? Yes, and every finisher receives a custom bib and a finish medal.
• Is this a good race for a PR? It's known as the flattest and fastest course in Anderson County, and the 5K course is USATF-certified.
• When will results and photos be available? Results post to the RunSignUp results page. Photos are posted to the race photos page once they're ready.

Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile. Sign in to transfer your entry, switch between the 5K and the 1-mile run/walk, update your details and shirt size, or manage add-ons.