It is presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum, the P-47 Foundation and the
Evansville Regional Airport with our title sponsor, the Liberty Federal Credit Union.

How exciting it will be to run on our airport runway!!!!
Take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the 2026 5K on the Runway presented by the
title sponsor, Liberty Federal Credit Union, benefiting the Evansville -47
Foundation, Inc. giving runners a unique view of the airport and the Evansville
Wartime Museum, while having fun and supporting a great, local organization.

At 9am join hundreds of runners and walkers as they take off from the Evansville
Wartime Museum with supporters cheering everyone along. The route will take you along the
Evansville Regional Airport runways, taxiways, and ramps, while catching a glimpse at the Air
Traffic Control Tower and the Airport Safety Department. You will see the Evansville built P-47
Thunderbolt, Hoosier Spirit II," as well as the 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman Tank, Rosies
Revenge.

You will be Making a difference:
All proceeds from the 5K on the Runway will support the mission of the P-47 Foundation
by protecting and procuring in perpetuity the P-47 Thunderbolt in an effort to honor those
who served and to educate current and future generations in the sense of community price,
recognition and respect attributed to all who sacrificed in the name of Freedom.
Stick around afterwards for award presentations, delicious food, coffee, and vendors with their
running apparel and other community programs.

Date and Location:
Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725.
5K RUN WILL BE AT 9AM and 1 MILE WILL BE HELD AT 8:45 AM

The 1-MILE WALK WILL BE HELD AT 8:45AM and, on a separate part of the runway.

The KIDS DASH RACE WILL BE HELD AT 8:30 AM at the Evansville Wartime Museum.

REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEE:
The 5K run/walk and the 1 mile walk registration will have a SWEETHEART of a
deal with registration fees at $25 until February 14th and $30
afterwards. From April 30 to May 2, 2026, the registration fee increases to $35.

The Kids Dash registration fee is $5.00 and includes a medal for their
participation.

Registration by April 10, 2026, will guarantee your shirt size. We will order extras
but will be on the first come, first pick basis.

Shirts are while supplies last, and after April 10th , shirts cannot be guaranteed.

Registration on Race Day:
If you decide to join the fun at the last minute, you may register on the north side of the
Evansville Wartime museum ON RACE DAY FROM 7:00 TO 8:15 AM.
You may pay by cash or check and the cost is $ 35.00.

PACKET PICKUP:

IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026.

T-shirts, race bib numbers, and registration packets will be available for pickup
on FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026, BETWEEN 11 AM TO 7PM and on
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026, FROM 7 AM TO 8:15AM at the

EVANSVILLE WARTIME MUSEUM,
7503 PETERSBURG RD,
EVANSVILLE, IN 47725.

KIDS DASH:
Children from the age of 1 to 9 years old may participate in the Kids Dash race on their own.
Beginning at 8:30 am, the Kids Dash race is from 50 meters to 150 meters. All finishers of the
Kids Dash will receive a medal.
13-year-olds- 50 meters
4- 6-year-olds- 100 meters
7- 9-year-olds- 150 meters.
The cost is $ 5 per child and includes a medal after each heat. Shirts for the kids will be an additional cost and optional.

AWARDS:
First place trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female runners in the 5K run/walk event.

First place medals will be given to the winners in the 5K run/walk in each age bracket.

Age Groups
( 1st Male and Female winner in each age group who participated in the 5K Run/Walk.)
1-9, 10-14, 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, 80-99

RESULTS AND TIMING:
The 5K runners and the 5K runners/walkers will be chip timed. Race results will be available
online immediately following the event. Participants will receive results via email if an email
address is provided on your entry form.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-
TRANSFERABLE.

The race will be officially timed by To the Finish.
Results will be posted at www.tothefinishtiming.com [https://www.tothefinishtiming.com].

RACE DAY:
The race must go on!!! There will be no cancellations for inclement weather.
We will delay the start if there is lightning in the immediate area.

PARKING:

IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED YOU RIDE WITH FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS TO SAVE PARKING SPOTS.
Parking is available from 7 am to 12:00 pm at the SRG Global ( the Former Whirlpool Building)
at the corner of St. George Rd and HWY 41 North, Evansville, Indiana
and at ANCHOR INDUSTRIES AT 7701 HWY 41 NORTH, EVANSVILLE, IN.
Shuttle service will be provided from these locations to the Evansville Wartime Museum,

HANDICAP PARKING will be available at the Evansville Wartime Museum for accessibility purposes; however, notification of this need for a handicap parking spot must be sent to CATHY RENNER, Chair and Director of Development for the P-47 Foundation at [email protected]

We will also be providing plastics bags for your valuables such as car keys or extra clothing used to warm up in after you leave the drop off location at either Whirlpool or Anchor Industries. We are not held responsible for any loss or theft of valuables but there will be in a secure building location outside the Evansville Wartime Museum for your convenience. There will be a notice outside the building releasing us of any responsibility, and a volunteer will be located outside the building for the duration of the event.



BENEFITS TO EVERYONE:
As a result of this fundraiser, individuals and family members wishing to visit the
Evansville Wartime Museum may visit and explore on race date only, May 2, 2026, for a
special rate of $5 per person.

YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-17
Following the event starting at 11am, EAA Chapter 21 will
sponsor free flights for children ages 8-17 through the
Young Eagles Program.

Limited Seats available. Must Sign Up online before the event.
To sign up and for more information:
HTTPS://CHAPTERS.EAA.ORG/EAA21/YOUNG-EAGLES [https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa21/young-eagles]

RACE CONTACT INFORMATION:
CATHY RENNER, Chair and Director of Development for the P-47 Foundation at [email protected]
LESLIE FELLA, Co-Chair and Marketing Director at Evansville Regional Airport at [email protected]