2025 Run the Runway
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 7:45AM CDT
- Location Midland, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 4th Annual Run the Runway on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Midland Airpark in Midland, Texas! This vibrant event, presented by ConocoPhillips, features a timed 5K and a 1-mile race, making it perfect for runners of all levels. The 5K takes place on one of the fastest runways around, ensuring a unique racing experience.
Starting bright and early, packet pick-up begins at 6:30 AM, with the 1-mile race kicking off at 7:45 AM and the 5K at 8:00 AM. After the races, don’t miss the free Fly into Fall event starting at 9:00 AM, which is open to the public and packed with family-friendly activities! Enjoy aircraft and classic car displays, airport fire truck demonstrations, discovery flights, face painting, and a variety of food trucks. Make sure to arrive early for parking and join in on the fun at Midland Airpark, where the thrill of the runway meets community spirit!
Starting bright and early, packet pick-up begins at 6:30 AM, with the 1-mile race kicking off at 7:45 AM and the 5K at 8:00 AM. After the races, don’t miss the free Fly into Fall event starting at 9:00 AM, which is open to the public and packed with family-friendly activities! Enjoy aircraft and classic car displays, airport fire truck demonstrations, discovery flights, face painting, and a variety of food trucks. Make sure to arrive early for parking and join in on the fun at Midland Airpark, where the thrill of the runway meets community spirit!
Organiser's Description
4TH ANNUAL RUN THE RUNWAY PRESENTED BY CONOCOPHILLIPS IS HAPPENING AUGUST 23, 2025!!!
ConocoPhillips presents Run the Runways 5k and 1 mile in partnership with the City of Midland to kick off the 4th annual Fly into Fall event at the Midland Airpark. We will continue to include our only TIMED 5k event on the fastest runway in town.
Fly into Fall is a family-oriented event that hopes to bring interest and awareness to the Midland Airpark operations with a long-term vision of inspiring future pilots, mechanics and other aviation personnel to enter this lucrative field. This event will have various aircraft and classic car displays, airport fire truck demonstration, discovery flights, pre- flight simulation, Meet a Hero, face painting, food trucks, coffee, jumpers and much more!
Did we mention the City of Midland Fly into Fall event (starts 9:00am) is FREE & open to the public!? So, let's RUN then stick around for a FUN FILLED time at the Midland Airpark!!
RACE DETAILS:
DATE: August 23, 2025
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
star Packet Pick Up 6:30- 7:45am
star 1 mile begins at 7:45am
star 5k begins at 8:00am
star Fly into Fall event begins at 9:00am
LOCATION: 901 Veterans Airpark Lane, Midland, TX 79707
PARKING: Parking is on-site. **Please add in extra time for parking! There is a single lane street for parking for all participants and has the potential to get very backed up. We recommend adding 15-30 minutes for parking.**
ROUTE: Please see attached maps for 1 mile and 5K
RACE PERKS:
star The most UNIQUE event course in Texas
star Event T-shirt
star Finisher Medals
star Food and Drinks
star Post- Race Fly Into Fall Event
HYDRATION: Water at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (1) aid station on the 5k course.
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
RUNNERS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS AT THESE LOCATIONS:
MIDLAND ATHLETIC COMPANY - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705
Friday, August 22, 2025
2 PM - 6 PM FREE RACE STICKER FOR THOSE WHO PICK UP FRIDAY!!!
MIDLAND AIRPARK - 901 Veterans Airpark Lane, Midland, TX 79707
Saturday, August 23, 2025
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations,
on the course with directions, with post race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you!
Please email [email protected] and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering.
*Times subject to change.
* Please NOTE, course will begin being closing at 9:00 AM and be closed at 9:15 AM. If you are not completed with the distance a Midland Airpark shuttle will bring you back to start/finish line.
*Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and leashed dogs are happily allowed; we ask that you start in the back of the start line corral. Local leash laws apply.
ConocoPhillips presents Run the Runways 5k and 1 mile in partnership with the City of Midland to kick off the 4th annual Fly into Fall event at the Midland Airpark. We will continue to include our only TIMED 5k event on the fastest runway in town.
Fly into Fall is a family-oriented event that hopes to bring interest and awareness to the Midland Airpark operations with a long-term vision of inspiring future pilots, mechanics and other aviation personnel to enter this lucrative field. This event will have various aircraft and classic car displays, airport fire truck demonstration, discovery flights, pre- flight simulation, Meet a Hero, face painting, food trucks, coffee, jumpers and much more!
Did we mention the City of Midland Fly into Fall event (starts 9:00am) is FREE & open to the public!? So, let's RUN then stick around for a FUN FILLED time at the Midland Airpark!!
RACE DETAILS:
DATE: August 23, 2025
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
star Packet Pick Up 6:30- 7:45am
star 1 mile begins at 7:45am
star 5k begins at 8:00am
star Fly into Fall event begins at 9:00am
LOCATION: 901 Veterans Airpark Lane, Midland, TX 79707
PARKING: Parking is on-site. **Please add in extra time for parking! There is a single lane street for parking for all participants and has the potential to get very backed up. We recommend adding 15-30 minutes for parking.**
ROUTE: Please see attached maps for 1 mile and 5K
RACE PERKS:
star The most UNIQUE event course in Texas
star Event T-shirt
star Finisher Medals
star Food and Drinks
star Post- Race Fly Into Fall Event
HYDRATION: Water at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (1) aid station on the 5k course.
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
RUNNERS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS AT THESE LOCATIONS:
MIDLAND ATHLETIC COMPANY - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705
Friday, August 22, 2025
2 PM - 6 PM FREE RACE STICKER FOR THOSE WHO PICK UP FRIDAY!!!
MIDLAND AIRPARK - 901 Veterans Airpark Lane, Midland, TX 79707
Saturday, August 23, 2025
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations,
on the course with directions, with post race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you!
Please email [email protected] and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering.
*Times subject to change.
* Please NOTE, course will begin being closing at 9:00 AM and be closed at 9:15 AM. If you are not completed with the distance a Midland Airpark shuttle will bring you back to start/finish line.
*Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and leashed dogs are happily allowed; we ask that you start in the back of the start line corral. Local leash laws apply.
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