14 events in Anderson, South Carolina

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Child Abuse Prevention Colorful Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Anderson’s 3rd Child Abuse Prevention Run

  Anderson South Carolina

  Welcome to the 3rd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Run

  Prevent Child Abuse d/b/a The Parenting Place

  “Happy, healthy children growing...

  Anderson’s 3rd Child Abuse Prevention Run

  Anderson South Carolina

  Welcome to the 3rd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Run

  Prevent Child Abuse d/b/a The Parenting Place

  “Happy, healthy children growing up in homes free of abuse and neglect”

  We are a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Agency serving Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, Oconee. We are a non-profit organization serving children and parents in the Upstate of South Carolina since 1991, providing resources, services, and support that will prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect in the Upstate of S.C.

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  • What: Child Abuse Prevention Run

  • Where: 150 Rose Valley Blvd. Anderson SC, 29625

  • When: Saturday April 11th, 2026

  • Packet Pickup: 8:00am

  • 5k Run/Walk: 9:00am

  5k Run Walk

  150 Rose Valley Blvd., Anderson, South Carolina, 29625, United States
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• 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson

  Hosted by The Bridge Center Recovery.

  ABOUT: The Bridge Center Recovery is a treatment facility for men seeking freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. We are...

  5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson

  Hosted by The Bridge Center Recovery.

  ABOUT: The Bridge Center Recovery is a treatment facility for men seeking freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. We are located on West Whitner Street in Anderson, SC. The Bridge Center has been operating since August of 2020, and has helped over 300 men in an official capacity to date.

  PROCEEDS: Race proceeds go back to our Scholarship Fund to financially assist men through our program. The current cost is $4,000 for 4 months. Funds raised will tremendously benefit The Bridge Center Recovery to further its vision to eradicate addiction one addict/alcoholic at a time.

  SPONSORS: Community Sponsors are vital. Not only do you receive recognition on race day materials, but you get to see the impact your generosity provides. We would love to partner with you via sponsorship. If you would like to sponsor the race, please contact caitlin@tbcr.org or call the office at 864-540-8080.

  Consider making a donation through the donation tab or at thebridgecenterrecovery.com/donate1

  START TIMES: 5K will begin at 8am. Fun Run will begin after 5K Start (820am)

  STARTING LOCATION: East/West Parkway and Highway 81(Ingles Intersection)

  RACE TIMING: The 5K will be timed by Upstate Race Series. The 1 Mile Fun Run will not be timed.

  EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION: Earlybird Pricing: 5K - $30 / 1 Mile Fun Run - $10

  Earlybird Registration ends 3/19

  ***T-SHIRTS WILL ONLY BE GUARANTEED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE 3/19; while supplies lasts after this date.

  RACE FEES: 5K - $35 / 1 Mile Fun Run - $15 / Toddlers under 2 free (in a stroller)

  **Event shirts will be included with registration for 5K participants ONLY. 1 Mile participants will be able to purchase a shirt upon registration.

  ***T-SHIRTS WILL ONLY BE GUARANTEED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE 3/19; while supplies last after this date.

  RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race packet pick-up will begin at the Starting Location 45 min prior to race.

  PRIZES: Prizes (and medals) will be awarded to top 3 overall male and female winners.

  MEDALS: Medals will be given to top 3 male and female runners in the following age brackets:

  • 12 & under

  • 13-19

  • 20-29

  • 30-39

  • 40-49

  • 50-59

  • 60-69

  • 70+

  WEATHER: This race is rain or shine. In the unlikely event of weather that would force us to cancel, your registration fee will be considered a donation to The Bridge Center Recovery.

  ***RACE T-SHIRTS WILL ONLY BE GUARANTEED TO PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE 3/19 while supplies last after this date.

  QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about this race, caitlin@tbcr.org or call The Bridge Center Recovery at 864-540-8080.

  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

  East-West Connector, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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• Miles for Smiles 5k [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  1st Annual Miles for Smiles 5k

  Join Foothills Community Health Care at the Anderson Mall on Saturday, April 27, 2026, to run Miles for Smiles! This 5K race supports our capital campaign, Building...

  1st Annual Miles for Smiles 5k

  Join Foothills Community Health Care at the Anderson Mall on Saturday, April 27, 2026, to run Miles for Smiles! This 5K race supports our capital campaign, Building Bright Smiles, and will help us raise funds to outfit our all-new dentistry division. Your support will help us bring dental care to more patients around Anderson, Clemson, and Easley - all while making fun memories and getting active!

  Lace up your running shoes, dress up as the tooth fairy, and start making dental dreams come true.

  START TIMES: 5K will begin at 8am.

  RACE LOCATION: Anderson Mall (course is similar to Electric City Gobbler course)

  RACE TIMING: The 5k will be a timed event with Live Results.

  REGISTRATION: 5k - $35 until April 19th and $40 for Race Week Registration - April 20-24th.

  T-SHIRTS: All Registered Runners will receive a Gildan Shirt with the race logo (design to be announced soon)

  RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race packet pick-up will begin at the Starting Location 90 min prior to race.

  AWARDS: Age Group Awards for Top 3 Men and Women and Top 3 Masters Male and Female Runners.

  WEATHER: This race is rain or shine.

  5k Run

  1809 N Main St., Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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• Follow Me 5K and Fun Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  SpringFest and "Follow Me 5K and Fun Run" - Saturday, May 2

  A 5K and Half-mile Fun Run sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church as part of the #Trinitystrong Spring festival. Half-mile Fun Run...

  SpringFest and "Follow Me 5K and Fun Run" - Saturday, May 2

  A 5K and Half-mile Fun Run sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church as part of the #Trinitystrong Spring festival. Half-mile Fun Run starts at 8:00am. 5K starts at 8:30am. Both races will be timed events. Pancake breakfast begins at 8:30 and lasts till 10:30am. Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the church office for $8.

  This event will also celebrate our "75th Anniversary" as a church in Anderson at this location.

  First place overall Male and Female in the 1/2 mile run will receive Chic Fil A food cards in the amount of $25.00. First place overall Male and Female in the 5K run will receive Chic-Fil -A food cards in the amount of $50.00.

  Age group winners and awards will be given out for both events consisting of medals, pancake breakfast plates, Free bake sale item, and BOGO depending on finish placement. In addition, multiple door prizes will be given out during the event.

  The Spring festival with kid's games and entertainment will be happening along with the races and run until 11:00am. We hope you will plan to bring your whole family to participate in the event, cheer each other on in the race and enjoy the Spring Festival events, which are open to the community and includes:

  • Kid's games - Blow up bounce houses -Music - Pancake Breakfast -Bake sale -Kid's art & face painting

  Last day to order T-shirts to be included in your packet pick up will be Wednesday April 22nd. Individual shirts may also be available to purchase on race day but only as supplies last. Save $20.00 on registration fee if you make 5 or more referrals. Race prices will go up to $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the fun run one week before race day, so do not forget to register early.

  Early packet pickups will be available from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday May 1st in the side parking lot next to the outdoor playground. Packet pickups on race day will be from 7:00am till 8:00am.at the same location.

  Festival proceeds will support TUMC's efforts as we continue a legacy of serving the local Anderson community. Pamphlets detailing the local community impact will be readily available on site and be included in the race packet.

  3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

  1809 N Main St., Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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• America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  It's a Fourth of July Celebration!

  If you think the only race that's happening on America's 249th Birthday weekend is seeing who's first to snag that second helping of BBQ or who can down that cold...

  It's a Fourth of July Celebration!

  If you think the only race that's happening on America's 249th Birthday weekend is seeing who's first to snag that second helping of BBQ or who can down that cold beverage the fastest, guess again! Before lifting a fork, diving off the back of your boat, and taking that post pool party snooze, hundreds of American's will start their holiday by joining forces and celebrating with other patriots at America's 5k! AND, if you are an American Hero, we want to honor you with a land of the FREE race bib! We're also celebrating the heat of elite runners, weekend warriors, mamma's with strollers and kids alike to join us for 3.1 miles of Birthday FUN! So, if you have a flair for costumed fun and are looking for a reason to feel guilt free about BBQ and lounging all day, feel like the stars and stripes are in your favor, and LOVE AMERICA -- make a like a firecracker and shoot on over to register today! As with all First Flight Alliance events, proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be

  active through our Operation Active Kids, OAK program.

  Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

  • Time:

  • 1 Mile Run Starts 7:30AM

  • 5k Run Starts at 8:00 AM

  • Race Swag: Finish Line Medal (Included)

  • Finish Line: Medals and Refreshments at Finish Line

  • Race Swag Add On: Souvenir Race Shirt (Not Included)

  • 5K: Course Map Here

  Awards

  Certificates and prizes for:

  • Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

  • Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners

  • Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters

  Age Groups

  • 10 and under

  • 11-14

  • 15-19

  • 20-24

  • 25-29

  • 30-34

  • 35-39

  • 40-44

  • 45-49

  • 50-54

  • 55-59

  • 60-64

  • 65-69

  • 70-74

  • 75-79

  • 80 and over

  Costume Contest- $250 Cash Prize - Voted on by your peers.

  Proceeds support OPERATION ACTIVE KIDS

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  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run

  Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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• Dream Walk 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  3440 Clemson Blvd, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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• Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition [runsignup.com]
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  Thu, Nov 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition!

  If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching...

  It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition!

  If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again! Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN! and NEW this year Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!

  We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamma's with strollers and kids alike along our fast

  5K run course

  1 Mile FUN RUN

  and NEW for 2026...

  the Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!

  So, if you have a flair for costumed fun, and enjoy fun, prizes and looking for a reason to feel guilt free about gobbling down all day, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so get signed up you turkeys!!

  Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Program, OAK.

  Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026

  Time: Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial at 8:00 AM

  Time: 1 Mile Fun Run at 8:02 AM

  Time: 5K at 8:30 AM

  Location: Anderson Mall Main Entrance, Clemson Blvd, Anderson, SC

  Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, November 25th; Day before race at Mall Noon until 6PM.

  5K Course: Certified course on city streets surrounding the Anderson Mall - FAST and SAFE! (SC04033BS)

  • COURSE MAP HERE

  1 Mile FUN Run: Course is enclosed around Mall (not timed)

  Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial is enclosed around Mall

  Finish Line: Medals and Hydration at Finish Line

  Electric City Gobbler 5K Awards:

  Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

  Top 3 Male and Female Overall Masters Winners

  Top 3 Male and Female Overall Grandmasters

  Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial Awards:

  Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners

  Age Groups

  • 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70-74 , 75-79, 80+

  Registration:

  • Registration online page will reflect price - price includes chipped bib and finish line medal. Souvenir race shirts are optional and can be added on for a fee.

  Strollers are welcome & Costumes are encouraged!

  Directions:

  From 1-85, take Exit 19A to Anderson, Anderson Mall is five miles on your right.

  Contact: Alison Youngblood Alison@yourfirstflight.org

  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Trail

  1313 Main Street, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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