Race on the Runway
- Date Sat 5th October 2024
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Currituck County, North Carolina
- Price $22.45 - $43.65
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Race on the Runway on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in Barco, Currituck! This unique event invites both seasoned runners and families to enjoy a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the exciting 1-mile "Taxi-Trot" fun-run, the fast-paced "Flight Deck" 5k, and the only 10k in the area, aptly named "The Tarmac 10k."
Not only will you be challenged by the diverse terrain that includes asphalt, grass, and dirt paths, but you'll also witness the thrill of planes taking off and landing as you race around the active airport. Plus, all proceeds from the event benefit Kids First, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing help and hope to children in need. After the races, join in on the festivities at the free Planes and Plows festival, featuring vendors, games, food trucks, and even plane rides! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day of activities.
Not only will you be challenged by the diverse terrain that includes asphalt, grass, and dirt paths, but you'll also witness the thrill of planes taking off and landing as you race around the active airport. Plus, all proceeds from the event benefit Kids First, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing help and hope to children in need. After the races, join in on the festivities at the free Planes and Plows festival, featuring vendors, games, food trucks, and even plane rides! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day of activities.
Organiser's Description
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to experience our regional airport, Race on the Runway will deliver! This event is a collaboration between multiple organizations, and we are proud to offer a variety of races including the 1-mile, "Taxi-Trot" fun-run; the "Flight Deck" 5k, and the areas only 10k, "The Tarmac 10k." We are honored to help support Kids First, Inc. whose mission is to provide Help, Healing, and Hope to children in northeastern North Carolina who have been sexually or physically abused or neglected. Please know that 100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to Kids First, Inc.
Runners and walkers' welcome! We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back. If you don't have a pup and want to walk one, let us know and the local animal shelter will provide a friendly dog that will certainly enjoy the experience with you!
The challenging courses are very unique, check out the maps! The airport will be active during the race so you will see planes as they are taking off and landing! The 10k circles the runway then goes out onto county property and navigates through the woods and ponds. Anticipate a mixture of terrain including asphalt, grass and dirt paths.
Award categories/divisions: Tarmac 10k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- Flyboy Award presented to the first male to finish -- The Ace Award to the first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first 3 male and 3 female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up; Trophies awarded to top male and top female active military or veteran; Top Gun Award recognizes the oldest runner to complete the 5k and the 10k.
Flight Deck 5k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- first male to finish and first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first male and first female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
1 mile Taxi-Trot: the top 3 male and female finishers (12 and under) will receive an award, and all competitors will receive their pilot's wings and race medal. Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female. Also, the Cloud Commander Award recognizes the youngest participant to cross the finish line.
**All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. DUE TO WHEN THE SHIRTS HAVE TO BE ORDERED ONCE WE REACH 150 PARTICIPANTS SHIRTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION PRICE. PROCEEDS GO TO KIDS FIRST.
This isn't the only event of the day. Stay after the race to enjoy the free Planes and Plows festival which will host multiple vendors, games, food trucks and plane rides.
Check out the race website at: www.tarmac10k.com [https://www.tarmac10k.com] to see a list of awards and prizes -- as well as more information about the event!
Runners and walkers' welcome! We recommend that strollers and dogs (leash required) start at the back. If you don't have a pup and want to walk one, let us know and the local animal shelter will provide a friendly dog that will certainly enjoy the experience with you!
The challenging courses are very unique, check out the maps! The airport will be active during the race so you will see planes as they are taking off and landing! The 10k circles the runway then goes out onto county property and navigates through the woods and ponds. Anticipate a mixture of terrain including asphalt, grass and dirt paths.
Award categories/divisions: Tarmac 10k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- Flyboy Award presented to the first male to finish -- The Ace Award to the first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first 3 male and 3 female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up; Trophies awarded to top male and top female active military or veteran; Top Gun Award recognizes the oldest runner to complete the 5k and the 10k.
Flight Deck 5k: First to Cross the Finish Line -- first male to finish and first female finisher; Age Division -- Trophies to first male and first female finisher in each age category - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.
1 mile Taxi-Trot: the top 3 male and female finishers (12 and under) will receive an award, and all competitors will receive their pilot's wings and race medal. Wheelchair Division: Top Male and Top Female. Also, the Cloud Commander Award recognizes the youngest participant to cross the finish line.
**All finishers in each race will receive a race medal. DUE TO WHEN THE SHIRTS HAVE TO BE ORDERED ONCE WE REACH 150 PARTICIPANTS SHIRTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION PRICE. PROCEEDS GO TO KIDS FIRST.
This isn't the only event of the day. Stay after the race to enjoy the free Planes and Plows festival which will host multiple vendors, games, food trucks and plane rides.
Check out the race website at: www.tarmac10k.com [https://www.tarmac10k.com] to see a list of awards and prizes -- as well as more information about the event!
Races
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Tarmac 10k
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.65
CLOSED -
Flight Deck 5k
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th October 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$33.05
CLOSEDWhat a fantastic, one-of-a-kind way to run around an airport while the runway is active. You will have an opportunity to see a variety of planes as they are on approach and landing as well as taking off from Currituck's regional airport. The 5k starts at the College of Albemarle entrance to the airport, follows a taxiway to the service road that goes around the runway. You will then venture onto a road that goes through the plane hangars and then goes out onto County property. This will lead you by ponds and out onto College Way, as you head back to the finish line, where you started at the College of the Albemarle airport entrance. This is a true 5k at 3.1 miles. -
1 Mile Taxi-Trot
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th October 2024 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.45
CLOSED
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