Earn Your Wings 5k

OCT

10

2026

Run on the runway at Anderson Regional Airport during the Earn Your Wings 5k. This flat, USATF-certified event includes a 5k and a timed 1-mile run/walk. All proceeds support local youth activities and a playground project.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Anderson, South Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Earn Your Wings 5k is a running event held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Anderson Regional Airport. It is the third annual edition of this event. The race features two distances: an Earn Your Wings 5k and a 1 Mile Run/Walk.

Course & Location

The event takes place on the airport's runway, described as a flat course. The location is 5805 Airport Road in Anderson, South Carolina. The 5k course is USATF-certified.

Race Details

Registration for the 5k costs $10, with the price scheduled to increase after March 7, 2026. The 1 Mile Run/Walk costs $5. Both events are timed. Participants in the 1-mile event receive a custom bib and a finish medal. High-quality polyester/cotton blend Dri-Fit shirts are available for purchase during online registration, with limited quantities available on race day for $15–$18 (cash or card accepted). Packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM.

Beneficiary

All proceeds from the event benefit the construction and expansion of the playground at Anderson Regional Airport and support youth activities there. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Earn Your Wings 5k

1 Mile Run/walk