Ron Smith Memorial Run The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk
- Date Sat 21st November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price Free - $32.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Ron Smith Memorial Run: The Runway 5K Run and Fun Walk on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport! This vibrant community event celebrates family, fitness, and togetherness with a 1-mile fun run/walk kicking off at 8 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 8:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a unique running experience on the airport runway, with registration taking place at Helix Aviation Academy.
After the races, stick around for a lively after-party beginning at 9 AM, featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks, upbeat music, and fun inflatable activities for kids. Children aged 12 and under can participate for free, but must be registered. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event, with all proceeds supporting the YMCA's programs for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Sign up early to ensure your t-shirt and medal, and come out to honor Ron Smith, a beloved leader in the community!
After the races, stick around for a lively after-party beginning at 9 AM, featuring delicious food, refreshing drinks, upbeat music, and fun inflatable activities for kids. Children aged 12 and under can participate for free, but must be registered. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful event, with all proceeds supporting the YMCA's programs for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Sign up early to ensure your t-shirt and medal, and come out to honor Ron Smith, a beloved leader in the community!
Organiser's Description
EXXONMOBIL YMCA PRESENTS
RON SMITH MEMORIAL RUN THE RUNWAY 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
BATON ROUGE METRO AIRPORT
PARKING AND REGISTRATION AT HELIX AVIATION ACADEMY
4400 AIRPARK BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA US 70807
1 MILE RACE BEGINS AT 8 AM AND THE 5K STARTS AT 8:30 AM ON A RUNWAY AT THE AIRPORT. COME OUT AN ENJOY A 5K RUN OR A 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK. COMMUNITY EVENT AFTER PARTY BEGINS AT 9 AM AND INCLUDES FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC AND INFLATABLES FOR KIDS.
WE WANT ALL FAMILY MEMBERS TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE. CHILDREN AGED 12 AND UNDER REGISTERS FOR FREE BUT THEY MUST BE REGISTERED TO RUN IN THE RACE.
RUNNERS WHO SIGN UP AFTER NOV 11TH WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT OR MEDAL.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE YMCA'S PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
RON SMITH, IS THE FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EXXONMOBIL YMCA AND A BELOVED LEADER WHO PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN SHAPING THIS RACE.
LOCATION:
BATON ROUGE METRO AIRPORT
PARKING AND START OF RACE - HELIX AVIATION ACADEMY
RON SMITH MEMORIAL RUN THE RUNWAY 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK
BATON ROUGE METRO AIRPORT
PARKING AND REGISTRATION AT HELIX AVIATION ACADEMY
4400 AIRPARK BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA US 70807
1 MILE RACE BEGINS AT 8 AM AND THE 5K STARTS AT 8:30 AM ON A RUNWAY AT THE AIRPORT. COME OUT AN ENJOY A 5K RUN OR A 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK. COMMUNITY EVENT AFTER PARTY BEGINS AT 9 AM AND INCLUDES FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC AND INFLATABLES FOR KIDS.
WE WANT ALL FAMILY MEMBERS TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE. CHILDREN AGED 12 AND UNDER REGISTERS FOR FREE BUT THEY MUST BE REGISTERED TO RUN IN THE RACE.
RUNNERS WHO SIGN UP AFTER NOV 11TH WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT OR MEDAL.
ALL RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE YMCA'S PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
RON SMITH, IS THE FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EXXONMOBIL YMCA AND A BELOVED LEADER WHO PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN SHAPING THIS RACE.
LOCATION:
BATON ROUGE METRO AIRPORT
PARKING AND START OF RACE - HELIX AVIATION ACADEMY
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