TPA's 5K on the Runway

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Tampa, Florida
  • Price $34.30 - $66.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at TPA's 5K on the Runway, taking place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Tampa International Airport in Hillsborough! This unique event offers participants the incredible chance to run on the Airport's Runway 10-28, providing a race atmosphere unlike any other in the Tampa Bay area. With a start time of 8:00 AM, gates will open at 6:00 AM, allowing plenty of time for runners to check in and soak up the excitement.

Registration is limited to the first 2,000 participants, so make sure to sign up when registration opens on January 15, 2026, at midnight. Participants will be treated to amazing food from TPA's WayPoint, a race shirt, and free parking. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support United Way Suncoast, which directly impacts the lives of thousands in the community. Whether you’re running in person or opting for the virtual 5K experience, mark your calendars and get ready to take off for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

IT'S TIME FOR TAKE OFF!

TPA'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY

APRIL 11, 2026



This event is like no other in the Tampa Bay area

Participants get the unique opportunity to run on the Airport's Runway 10-28.

Amazing food from TPA's own WayPionteTPA

Spectators are welcome at no additional cost

Race shirt

Free parking



_REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION._

_REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2026 AT 12:00AM_


GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM

RUNNERS MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM

RACE STARTS PROMPTLY @ 8:00AM



BIB/SHIRT PICKUP DATES:

TUESDAY, APRIL 7TH (9AM - 5PM)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH (9AM - 7PM)

RACE DAY, APRIL 11TH (6AM - 7AM) _NOT AVAILABLE AFTER 7:00AM!_



NOT IN TAMPA? SIGN UP FOR OUR VIRTUAL 5K. YOU PICK THE PATH AND RUN WHEN IT'S CONVENIENT FOR YOU. WE WILL MAIL YOU AN AWESOME TPA 5K SHIRT WITH OUR NEW FINISHER MEDAL IN APRIL.

THE RUN BENEFITS UNITED WAY SUNCOAST, AN ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES DIRECT AND SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA. _FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.TAMPAAIRPORT.COM/5K_



NOTE: ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE COURSE ON THEIR OWN. NO STROLLERS OR BABY CARRIERS PERMITTED.

Races

  • Runway Run 5K

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Shirts (Run Small)

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $66.10

    OPENS 15 JAN 26
    GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM RUNNERS WILL MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM BIB PICKUP: - Tuesday, April 7th (9am-5pm) @ SkyCenter One - Wednesday, April 8th (9am - 7pm) @ SkyCenter One - Race Site April 11th (6am - 7am) - no pick-ups after 7:00am! (SkyCenter One Address: 5411 SkyCenter Drive, Tampa, FL 33607) FREE PARKING will be available in designated areas of Hillsborough Community College, located at 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa FL 33614 TSA will be providing stadium style security check at entrance - only small bags are allowed in. RACE RESULTS: This is a chip timed event. Results will be posted on Runsignup.com and secondwindtiming.com CERTIFICATES WITH FREE REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR'S RACE are available to the top three women/men in each of the following age divisions. 19-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80+ AWARDS - Trophies will be presented to: * Overall top three men * Overall top three women * Overall wheelchair participant * Youth division 9 & under (top three girls, top three boys) * Youth division 10-13 (top three girls, top three boys) * Youth division 14-18 (top three girls, top three boys) PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE RACE FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: www.TampaAirport.com/5K
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (Run Small)

    $34.30

    OPENS 15 JAN 26
    Not in Tampa? Sign up for our Virtual 5K. You pick the path you run and run when it's convenient for you. We will mail you an awesome TPA 5K shirt with our finisher medal after the Runway Run.

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Location

Tampa Bay Blvd - off Dale Mabry, Parking Directions @ 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa, 33614, FL, United States

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