Race on the Runway

✈️ Event Overview

Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to experience our regional airport, Race on the Runway will deliver! This event is a collaboration between multiple organizations, and we are proud to offer a variety of races including the 1-mile, "Taxi-Trot" fun-run: the "Flight Deck" 5k, and the area's only 10k, "The Tarmac 10k." We are honored to help support Kids First, Inc. whose mission is to provide Help, Healing, and Hope to children in northeastern North Carolina who have been sexually or physically abused or neglected. Please know that 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Kids First, Inc.

👟 Who Can Join?

• All welcome: Runners and walkers are welcome!
• Strollers and dogs: We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back.
• Walk with a pup: If you don’t have a pup and want to walk one, let us know and the local animal shelter will provide a friendly dog that will certainly enjoy the experience with you!

🗺️ Course Details

The challenging courses are very unique, check out the maps! The airport will be active during the race so you will see planes as they are taking off and landing! The 10k circles the runway then goes out onto county property and navigates through the woods and ponds. Anticipate a mixture of terrain including asphalt, grass and dirt paths.

🏆 Awards and Categories

• Tarmac 10k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- Flyboy Award presented to the first male to finish -- The Ace Award to the first female finisher.
• Age Division: Trophies to first 3 male and 3 female finishers in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
• Special Awards: Trophies awarded to top male and top female active military or veteran: Top Gun Award recognizes the oldest runner to complete the 5k and the 10k.

🎖️ Race Specifics

• Flight Deck 5k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- first male to finish and first female finisher: Age Division -- Trophies to first male and first female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
• 1 Mile Taxi-Trot: The top 3 male and female finishers (12 and under) will receive an award, and all competitors will receive their pilot's wings and race medal.
• Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female: The Cloud Commander Award recognizes the youngest participant to cross the finish line.
• Finishers: All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. Due to when the shirts have to be ordered once we reach 150 participants shirts are not included in the registration price. Proceeds go to Kids First.

🎉 Additional Activities

This isn’t the only event of the day. Stay after the race to enjoy the free Planes and Plows festival which will host multiple vendors, games, food trucks and plane rides.

🌐 More Information

Check out the race website at: Race on the Runway to see a list of awards and prizes -- as well as more information about the event!