Chico Air Museum Run the Runway! 5k and One Mile Run/Walk
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM PDT
Chico, California
$27.50 · 1 race
1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Chico Air Museum Run the Runway! happening on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in the heart of Chico, Butte. This unique event invites you to experience the thrill of running on an actual aircraft runway at the Chico Regional Airport. Choose your challenge with a timed 1-mile run or the more adventurous 5K race, where the first mile takes you along the runway. Perfect for runners, joggers, and walkers alike, this fun-filled event not only promotes fitness but also celebrates aviation history.
After completing the race, participants can explore the Chico Air Museum, which showcases a fascinating array of aircraft and exhibits both indoors and outdoors. The museum, open to the public Thursdays through Sundays with no admission fee, offers a chance to learn about the rich aviation history of Chico and Northern California. Medals will be awarded for overall and age group winners, making this a day of achievement and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run, learn, and celebrate at the Chico Air Museum!
After completing the race, participants can explore the Chico Air Museum, which showcases a fascinating array of aircraft and exhibits both indoors and outdoors. The museum, open to the public Thursdays through Sundays with no admission fee, offers a chance to learn about the rich aviation history of Chico and Northern California. Medals will be awarded for overall and age group winners, making this a day of achievement and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run, learn, and celebrate at the Chico Air Museum!
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1 Mile Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed12:00 PM PDT
$27.50
Organiser's description
Do you have the need? The need for speed? If you do, then this timed 1 mile run on the runway at the Chico Regional Airport is the event for you. Or, if you want a longer race, choose the 5K option with the first mile on the runway.
The Chico Air Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit aviation and space museum located at the Chico Regional Airport. The museum is open to the public Thursdays-Sundays, and charges no admission. Numerous aircraft and exhibits are on display, both indoors and outdoors. Volunteer docents are available to provide tours and explain the rich aviation history of Chico and Northern California.
RUN THE RUNWAY! is a timed mile and 5K for runners, joggers, and walkers which takes place on Runway 31R at the Chico Regional Airport. This is a rare and unique opportunity to run on an actual aircraft runway. Overall and age group medals will be awarded. The race ends at the Chico Air Museum which will be open to visitors following the race. Admission is free.
Please come out and enjoy this special event. Thank you for supporting the Chico Air Museum.
The Chico Air Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit aviation and space museum located at the Chico Regional Airport. The museum is open to the public Thursdays-Sundays, and charges no admission. Numerous aircraft and exhibits are on display, both indoors and outdoors. Volunteer docents are available to provide tours and explain the rich aviation history of Chico and Northern California.
RUN THE RUNWAY! is a timed mile and 5K for runners, joggers, and walkers which takes place on Runway 31R at the Chico Regional Airport. This is a rare and unique opportunity to run on an actual aircraft runway. Overall and age group medals will be awarded. The race ends at the Chico Air Museum which will be open to visitors following the race. Admission is free.
Please come out and enjoy this special event. Thank you for supporting the Chico Air Museum.
Location
165 Ryan Avenue, Chico, 95973, CA, United States
Chico Air Museum Run the Runway! 5k and One Mile Run/Walk
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