Take Flight 5k & 1 Mile Run
Updated
Saturday, May 29, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Greenville (21 Airport Road Ext.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $10 to $15.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 29
2027 · in 203 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
21 Airport Road Ext.
Greenville, SC 29607
Area: Greenville, Greer & Simpsonville, Greenville, SC
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$10 to $15
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed May 29, 2027
Opened Jan 1, 2027
Race day in Greenville
Weather
84° / 65°F
Typical high and low for May 29, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Greenville Dwtn Airport, SC (0.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:18 AM – 8:34 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- BMC Parking0.3 mi
45 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Memo's Family Restaurant restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Sawdust Coffee Shop cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Guthrie's quick bite0.1 mi
- Dunkin' quick bite0.1 mi
30 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 28
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.