# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5k and 1-Mile Run
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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 $20
- 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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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anderson/3rd-annual-earn-your-wings-5k-and-1-mile-run/200029686326858
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 92

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anderson
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Anderson Regional Airport
- **lat**: 34.494804956369
- **long**: -82.712807871218
- **full address**: Anderson Regional Airport, 5805 Airport Rd, Anderson, SC 29626-5303, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5k and 1-Mile Run being held?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5k and 1-Mile Run takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 am at Anderson Regional Airport, 5805 Airport Rd, Anderson, SC 29626-5303, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5k and 1-Mile Run?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5k and 1-Mile Run is organized by Earn Your Wings 5K.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5k and 1-Mile Run is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anderson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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