Runway 5k
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Gastonia, North Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Runway 5K happening on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, at the Gastonia Municipal Airport in Gastonia, NC! This exciting event supports the Gaston County Sheriffs Office Explorer Program and promises a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit. Runners of all levels are invited to join the fun, with race day sign-ups available from 6 AM to 7 AM, and the race kicking off at 7:30 AM sharp.
The course is a USATF certified 5K that starts and finishes right on the runway, providing a unique and thrilling backdrop for your run. Participants can enjoy water and snacks at the finish line, and every runner will receive a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. Sign up for just $30 with a shirt or $25 without, and don’t forget to claim your race shirt before August 15th to ensure availability! With awards for overall winners and age group placements, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and lace up those running shoes for a fantastic day at the Runway 5K!
The course is a USATF certified 5K that starts and finishes right on the runway, providing a unique and thrilling backdrop for your run. Participants can enjoy water and snacks at the finish line, and every runner will receive a finisher medal to commemorate their achievement. Sign up for just $30 with a shirt or $25 without, and don’t forget to claim your race shirt before August 15th to ensure availability! With awards for overall winners and age group placements, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars and lace up those running shoes for a fantastic day at the Runway 5K!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US SEPTEMBER 12TH 2026 FOR THE RUNWAY 5K SUPPORTING THE GASTON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE EXPLORER PROGRAM.
RACE DAY SIGN UP OFFERED BETWEEN 6 AM - 7 AM
START TIME 7:30 AM SHARP (1 HOUR MAX TO COMPLETE THE COURSE, DUE TO RUNWAY CLOSURE PER FAA)
GASTONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT : 1030 GASTON DAY SCHOOL, GASTONIA, NC 28056
PRICE $30 WITH SHIRT, $25 WITHOUT SHIRT ( SELECT THE NO SHIRT OPTION DURING CHECK OUT TO SAVE $5.00!
EVERYONE RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE.
OVERALL 1 PLACE FINISHER (M&F).
AGE GROUP AWARD FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AGE GROUPS (M&F): 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
COURSE IS A USTF CERTIFIED 5K STARTING AND FINISHING ON THE RUNWAY
WATER AND SNACKS PROVIDED AT THE FINISH
PACKET PICK-UP FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2026 FROM 7AM 6PM @ GASTONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT : 1030 GASTON DAY SCHOOL, GASTONIA, NC 28056
_***RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER AUG 15TH, 2026***_
RACE DAY SIGN UP OFFERED BETWEEN 6 AM - 7 AM
START TIME 7:30 AM SHARP (1 HOUR MAX TO COMPLETE THE COURSE, DUE TO RUNWAY CLOSURE PER FAA)
GASTONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT : 1030 GASTON DAY SCHOOL, GASTONIA, NC 28056
PRICE $30 WITH SHIRT, $25 WITHOUT SHIRT ( SELECT THE NO SHIRT OPTION DURING CHECK OUT TO SAVE $5.00!
EVERYONE RECEIVES A FINISHER MEDAL AT THE FINISH LINE.
OVERALL 1 PLACE FINISHER (M&F).
AGE GROUP AWARD FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD PLACE AGE GROUPS (M&F): 14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
COURSE IS A USTF CERTIFIED 5K STARTING AND FINISHING ON THE RUNWAY
WATER AND SNACKS PROVIDED AT THE FINISH
PACKET PICK-UP FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2026 FROM 7AM 6PM @ GASTONIA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT : 1030 GASTON DAY SCHOOL, GASTONIA, NC 28056
_***RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER AUG 15TH, 2026***_
Races
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Runway 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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