Solent Airport 5k 2025

Naomi House & Jacksplace

From Naomi House & Jacksplace

Sunday 22nd June 2025 Past event
08:00
Lee-on-the-Solent
£14.50 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Solent Airport 5K on Sunday, June 22, 2025, hosted by the renowned charity Naomi House & Jacksplace. Set in the picturesque Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, this unique event invites runners to "run the runway" at Solent Airport, a rare opportunity to race on a smooth, flat asphalt course typically reserved for aircraft. With chip timing in place, every participant can strive for that coveted personal best while supporting a meaningful cause. Entry fees are just £16.50 per runner or £14.50 for UKA registered athletes, making it an accessible way to contribute to the well-being of seriously ill children and young adults. Join us for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a chance to make a difference!

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Organiser's description

A unique opportunity to 'run the runway' at Solent Airport

Imagine the excitement of running down a runway that is normally reserved for airplanes! The runway course is flat, and is a smooth stretch of asphalt that is free from any obstacles or bumps – a superb route for that all-important PB!

Chip timing will be used to accurately record the finish times for every runner.

Make every stride count for seriously ill children and young adults. Entry is £16.50 per runner or £14.50 if you are UKA registered.

Location

Solent Airport, Daedalus Drive, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9FZ, United Kingdom

Naomi House & Jacksplace

Naomi House & Jacksplace

Naomi House & Jacksplace are hospices supporting life-limited and life-threatened children, young adults and their families from across the central South of England. Naomi House nursing and medical staff provide individualised care that helps to enhance short lives and allows approximately 550 families to make the most of their precious time with their children. Jacksplace is the only hospice for young adults in the South of England. The medical and care teams offer specialist care, often over many years, and uphold the dignity and independence of young adults accessing the service. Naomi House & Jacksplace will be there on good days, difficult days and last days.

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