Run the Runway: Pryor Field 5k
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Tanner, Alabama
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run the Runway: Pryor Field 5K on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Set against the thrilling backdrop of Tanner, Limestone, this USATF-certified course offers a unique running experience that weaves through the bustling atmosphere of an active airport. Participants will enjoy a flat and fast route that meanders past open hangars filled with private planes and jets, gliding down the runway and taxiway, and even passing through a historic World War II hangar.
The excitement doesn’t stop there! Families can join in on the fun with the 1 Mile Fun Run, a kid-friendly event that sparks a love for aviation and racing. The day promises not only a chance to chase personal records but also to create lasting memories with friends and family. All finishers will receive custom medals, and the first 150 registered 5K participants will take home a stylish race shirt. With food trucks on-site and awards for top finishers, the Run the Runway event is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, aviation, and the joy of running. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
The excitement doesn’t stop there! Families can join in on the fun with the 1 Mile Fun Run, a kid-friendly event that sparks a love for aviation and racing. The day promises not only a chance to chase personal records but also to create lasting memories with friends and family. All finishers will receive custom medals, and the first 150 registered 5K participants will take home a stylish race shirt. With food trucks on-site and awards for top finishers, the Run the Runway event is more than just a race—it's a celebration of community, aviation, and the joy of running. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
Organiser's Description
EVENT
Get ready for a race day thats as fun to explore as it is to run. The Run the Runway: Pryor Field 5K isnt your typical straightline airport race this new USATFcertified course winds past open hangars full of private planes and jets, cruises by the helipad, glides down the runway and taxiway, and even takes runners through a World War II hangar. Its flat, fast, and packed with things to see along the way.
And its not just for the grownups bring the whole crew out for the 1 Mile Fun Run. A kidfriendly dash that lets young runners experience the excitement of being on an active airport and a fast and flat, state record ready 1 Mile USATF certified course. Its the perfect way to spark your love for aviation and experience the raceday energy.
Whether youre chasing a PR, jogging with friends, or cheering on your little aviators, Run the Runway: Pryor Field 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run deliver a race day full of aircraft sights and racing memories.
COURSE
USATF Certified 5K and 1 Mile Courses that starts at the Airport Authority Flight Center and winds down portions of the Runway, Taxiway, and Hanger spaces while avoiding the typical dreaded long straightaways of other run the runway type events. Its still fast and flat!
USATF Certification # . GPX files available on Garmin Connect
AMENITIES, FEATURES, AND HIGHLIGHTS
SWAG
The first 150 registered 5K participants receive a short-sleeve technical race shirt, sponsor filled race packet, and special access to view the numerous aircraft at Pryor Field
All finishers of the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will receive custom, unique Finisher Medals for each distance. Register for both distances to collect them all!
FOOD
We will have food truck(s) on-site
MEDALS AND PRIZES
All finishers of the 5K and Fun Run will receive a custom Finisher Medal
Awards for 5K Overall Male/Female, Masters (40+) Male/Female, GrandMasters Male/Female (60+), and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
AID STATION
There will be two aid and recovery stations, one aid station will be available at the START/FINISH line area and one between mile 1 and 2 of the course. The START/FINISH line are aid station will have hydration, first aid, snacks, and electrolytes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKET PICK-UP
Early: Friday, April 24th at SPONSOR LOCATION
Race Day: Saturday, April 25th 7:00 AM at Pryor Airport Authority Flight Center
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 7:00-7:45 AM
Announcements and 5K call to start: 7:45 AM
5K Race Start: 8:00 AM
Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM
Awards: 9:30 AM
FAQ
WHERE IS THE RACE? Pryor Field Airport
WHEN IS THE EVENT? Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - 8:00 am CT RACE START
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, April 24th, please plan to arrive prior to 7:30 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 15 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 7:45 AM to support our planned start time
WHERE DO I GET MY PACKET? Early Packet Pickup for the Race will be held at a SPONSOR LOCATION from on Friday April 24th or you can pick up your race packet starting at 7:00 am race day morning at the Pryor Field Airport Flight Center. Specific details for Early packet pickup will be announced closer to the race date.
IM PART OF A GROUP THATS RUNNING TOGETHER. CAN I PICK UP EVERYONES BIB? Yes! All youll need is their full name and everyone will be ready to take-off on Race Day!
ARE T-SHIRTS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION? Yes, if you register before the t-shirt deadline your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed! Race shirts are available to the first 150 registered 5K runners!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT? End of day February 25th. After the deadline, shirts will be available in limited quantities/sizes as you register and can be selected while you check out on a first-come, first-served basis for 5K participants while inventory lasts.
ARE THERE MEDALS? Yes! All finishers of the 5K and Fun Run will receive custom Finisher Medals.
Prizes and awards will be handed out for the top overall female and male runners, and top overall Masters (40+) and GrandMasters (60+) divisions and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each of the 10-year age groups.
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS? Male and Female groups for 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
WHERE DO I PARK? FREE Parking is available on-site at the Pryor Airport Authority with overflow parking at the Calhoun Community College Campus
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? Yes, strollers are welcome at the back of the pack.
ARE BIKES, HOVERBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, PUSH BIKES, UNICYCLES OR WAGONS ALLOWED ON COURSE?
Were sorry, but only runners, joggers, walkers, baby strollers/joggers, restrained pets and wheelchairs are allowed
ARE PETS ALLOWED? Yes! Well-socialized and leashed dogs are welcome at the back of the pack
IS THE RACE TIMED? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events
IS THE 5K COURSE CERTIFIED? Yes, the 5K course is USATF certified
IS THE 1 MILE COURSE CERTIFIED? Yes, the 1 Mile course is USATF certified
DOES THE 5K COURSE HAVE HILLS? Not really. Because the course is on along an active Airport Runway, there aren't any hills along the course of significant grade (<3%).
DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER? No all ages and paces are welcome!
ID LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. CAN I JUST WALK? Absolutely! We always have people who want to walk, so you will not be alone!
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
Get ready for a race day thats as fun to explore as it is to run. The Run the Runway: Pryor Field 5K isnt your typical straightline airport race this new USATFcertified course winds past open hangars full of private planes and jets, cruises by the helipad, glides down the runway and taxiway, and even takes runners through a World War II hangar. Its flat, fast, and packed with things to see along the way.
And its not just for the grownups bring the whole crew out for the 1 Mile Fun Run. A kidfriendly dash that lets young runners experience the excitement of being on an active airport and a fast and flat, state record ready 1 Mile USATF certified course. Its the perfect way to spark your love for aviation and experience the raceday energy.
Whether youre chasing a PR, jogging with friends, or cheering on your little aviators, Run the Runway: Pryor Field 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run deliver a race day full of aircraft sights and racing memories.
COURSE
USATF Certified 5K and 1 Mile Courses that starts at the Airport Authority Flight Center and winds down portions of the Runway, Taxiway, and Hanger spaces while avoiding the typical dreaded long straightaways of other run the runway type events. Its still fast and flat!
USATF Certification # . GPX files available on Garmin Connect
AMENITIES, FEATURES, AND HIGHLIGHTS
SWAG
The first 150 registered 5K participants receive a short-sleeve technical race shirt, sponsor filled race packet, and special access to view the numerous aircraft at Pryor Field
All finishers of the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will receive custom, unique Finisher Medals for each distance. Register for both distances to collect them all!
FOOD
We will have food truck(s) on-site
MEDALS AND PRIZES
All finishers of the 5K and Fun Run will receive a custom Finisher Medal
Awards for 5K Overall Male/Female, Masters (40+) Male/Female, GrandMasters Male/Female (60+), and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (12U, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
AID STATION
There will be two aid and recovery stations, one aid station will be available at the START/FINISH line area and one between mile 1 and 2 of the course. The START/FINISH line are aid station will have hydration, first aid, snacks, and electrolytes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKET PICK-UP
Early: Friday, April 24th at SPONSOR LOCATION
Race Day: Saturday, April 25th 7:00 AM at Pryor Airport Authority Flight Center
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 7:00-7:45 AM
Announcements and 5K call to start: 7:45 AM
5K Race Start: 8:00 AM
Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM
Awards: 9:30 AM
FAQ
WHERE IS THE RACE? Pryor Field Airport
WHEN IS THE EVENT? Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - 8:00 am CT RACE START
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, April 24th, please plan to arrive prior to 7:30 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 15 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 7:45 AM to support our planned start time
WHERE DO I GET MY PACKET? Early Packet Pickup for the Race will be held at a SPONSOR LOCATION from on Friday April 24th or you can pick up your race packet starting at 7:00 am race day morning at the Pryor Field Airport Flight Center. Specific details for Early packet pickup will be announced closer to the race date.
IM PART OF A GROUP THATS RUNNING TOGETHER. CAN I PICK UP EVERYONES BIB? Yes! All youll need is their full name and everyone will be ready to take-off on Race Day!
ARE T-SHIRTS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION? Yes, if you register before the t-shirt deadline your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed! Race shirts are available to the first 150 registered 5K runners!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT? End of day February 25th. After the deadline, shirts will be available in limited quantities/sizes as you register and can be selected while you check out on a first-come, first-served basis for 5K participants while inventory lasts.
ARE THERE MEDALS? Yes! All finishers of the 5K and Fun Run will receive custom Finisher Medals.
Prizes and awards will be handed out for the top overall female and male runners, and top overall Masters (40+) and GrandMasters (60+) divisions and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each of the 10-year age groups.
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS? Male and Female groups for 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
WHERE DO I PARK? FREE Parking is available on-site at the Pryor Airport Authority with overflow parking at the Calhoun Community College Campus
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? Yes, strollers are welcome at the back of the pack.
ARE BIKES, HOVERBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, PUSH BIKES, UNICYCLES OR WAGONS ALLOWED ON COURSE?
Were sorry, but only runners, joggers, walkers, baby strollers/joggers, restrained pets and wheelchairs are allowed
ARE PETS ALLOWED? Yes! Well-socialized and leashed dogs are welcome at the back of the pack
IS THE RACE TIMED? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events
IS THE 5K COURSE CERTIFIED? Yes, the 5K course is USATF certified
IS THE 1 MILE COURSE CERTIFIED? Yes, the 1 Mile course is USATF certified
DOES THE 5K COURSE HAVE HILLS? Not really. Because the course is on along an active Airport Runway, there aren't any hills along the course of significant grade (<3%).
DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER? No all ages and paces are welcome!
ID LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. CAN I JUST WALK? Absolutely! We always have people who want to walk, so you will not be alone!
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
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