5K on the Runway benefiting the P47 Foundation INC
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:45AM CDT
- Location Evansville, Indiana
- Price $6.85 - $33.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2025 5K on the Runway benefiting the P47 Foundation, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Evansville Wartime Museum in Evansville, Indiana! This unique event invites runners and walkers to take off on a thrilling course along the airport runways, taxiways, and ramps, offering an incredible view of the Evansville Regional Airport and the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt. The festivities kick off at 9 AM with the 5K run, followed closely by a 1-mile walk at 9:05 AM, and a special Kids Dash for little ones starting at 8:30 AM.
Join hundreds of fellow participants in supporting a fantastic cause while enjoying the sights of aviation history, including the 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman Tank, Rosies Revenge. Registration fees start at just $25 for the 5K run and 1-mile walk, with additional perks like medals for Kids Dash finishers. Stick around after the race for award presentations, delicious food, and a chance to explore the Evansville Wartime Museum at a special rate! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to run for a purpose and create lasting memories on the
Join hundreds of fellow participants in supporting a fantastic cause while enjoying the sights of aviation history, including the 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman Tank, Rosies Revenge. Registration fees start at just $25 for the 5K run and 1-mile walk, with additional perks like medals for Kids Dash finishers. Stick around after the race for award presentations, delicious food, and a chance to explore the Evansville Wartime Museum at a special rate! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to run for a purpose and create lasting memories on the
Organiser's Description
HOW EXCITING IT WILL BE TO RUN ON OUR AIRPORT RUNWAY!!!
Take off on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the 2025 5K on the Runway, presented by the Evansville
Wartime Museum, benefiting the Evansville P-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:
The 5K RUN will be at 9am and 1 mile will be held at 9:05 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Evansville
Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725.
The 1-MILE WALK will be held at 9:05am 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 and 1 mile walk registration fee is $ 25, until February 14, 2025, and $ 30 afterwards.
From May 1 to May 3, 2025, the registration fee increases to $ 35.00.
The Kids Dash registration fee is $ 5.00 and includes a medal for their
participation.
Register by April 12th to guarantee your shirt size.
We will order extras but the extras will be at a first come, first pick basis.
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:
T-Shirts, race bib numbers and registration packets will be available for pickup on Friday, May 2, 2025, between 11am-6pm, and on May 3, 2025 beginning at 7:00 am at the Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, IN 47725.
T-shirts will be distributed to each participant to wear during the event. While registering online, you will be asked for your t-shirt size.
On race day, registrations will be accepted from 7:00 8:15 am at the Evansville Wartime Museum.
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.
AWARDS:
First place trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female runners in the 5K run/walk. First place medals will be given to winners in each age bracket who have participated in the 5K run/walk,
Age Groups ( 1st male and female in each group)
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
1 mile walkers will each receive a medal for their participation and will not be timed.
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:
Parking is available from 7 am to 12:00 pm at the THUNDERBOLT GOLF RANGE at 6901 Petersburg Road, 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]
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 3, 2025, 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]
Take off on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the 2025 5K on the Runway, presented by the Evansville
Wartime Museum, benefiting the Evansville P-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:
The 5K RUN will be at 9am and 1 mile will be held at 9:05 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Evansville
Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725.
The 1-MILE WALK will be held at 9:05am 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 and 1 mile walk registration fee is $ 25, until February 14, 2025, and $ 30 afterwards.
From May 1 to May 3, 2025, the registration fee increases to $ 35.00.
The Kids Dash registration fee is $ 5.00 and includes a medal for their
participation.
Register by April 12th to guarantee your shirt size.
We will order extras but the extras will be at a first come, first pick basis.
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:
T-Shirts, race bib numbers and registration packets will be available for pickup on Friday, May 2, 2025, between 11am-6pm, and on May 3, 2025 beginning at 7:00 am at the Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, IN 47725.
T-shirts will be distributed to each participant to wear during the event. While registering online, you will be asked for your t-shirt size.
On race day, registrations will be accepted from 7:00 8:15 am at the Evansville Wartime Museum.
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.
AWARDS:
First place trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female runners in the 5K run/walk. First place medals will be given to winners in each age bracket who have participated in the 5K run/walk,
Age Groups ( 1st male and female in each group)
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
1 mile walkers will each receive a medal for their participation and will not be timed.
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:
Parking is available from 7 am to 12:00 pm at the THUNDERBOLT GOLF RANGE at 6901 Petersburg Road, 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]
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 3, 2025, 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]
5K on the Runway benefiting the P47 Foundation INC