TPA's 5K on the Runway
- Date Sat 3rd April 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $34.30 - $66.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for TPA's 5K on the Runway, taking place on Saturday, April 3, 2027, at the Tampa International Airport in Hillsborough. This unique event offers participants the thrilling opportunity to run down a real airport runway, making it a memorable experience you won't want to miss! The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with gates opening at 6:00 AM and a pre-race gathering at the start line at 7:20 AM.
The first 2,000 runners to register will receive a race shirt and enjoy delicious food from WayPointeTPA, all while contributing to a worthy cause—supporting United Way Suncoast in their community outreach efforts. Don't forget, registration opens on January 15, 2027, and with a race fee of just $60, spots are sure to fill up fast. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual 5K option is available, allowing you the flexibility to run your own course at your convenience. Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit at TPA's 5K on the Runway!
The first 2,000 runners to register will receive a race shirt and enjoy delicious food from WayPointeTPA, all while contributing to a worthy cause—supporting United Way Suncoast in their community outreach efforts. Don't forget, registration opens on January 15, 2027, and with a race fee of just $60, spots are sure to fill up fast. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual 5K option is available, allowing you the flexibility to run your own course at your convenience. Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit at TPA's 5K on the Runway!
Organiser's Description
IT'S TIME FOR TAKE OFF!
TPA'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY
APRIL 3, 2027
_REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2027_
This event is like no other in the Tampa Bay area
Participants get the rare opportunity to run on a real airport runway - a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
Amazing food from our own WayPointeTPA.
Spectators are welcome at no additional cost.
Registration includes a race shirt.
Free parking is available.
_THIS RACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION._
_REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2026 AT 12:00AM_
_RACE FEE: $60_
GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM
RUNNERS MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY @ 8:00AM
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP DATES:
TUESDAY, MARCH 30TH (9AM - 5PM)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31ST (9AM - 7PM)
RACE DAY, APRIL 3RD (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.
TPA'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY
APRIL 3, 2027
_REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2027_
This event is like no other in the Tampa Bay area
Participants get the rare opportunity to run on a real airport runway - a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
Amazing food from our own WayPointeTPA.
Spectators are welcome at no additional cost.
Registration includes a race shirt.
Free parking is available.
_THIS RACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION._
_REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2026 AT 12:00AM_
_RACE FEE: $60_
GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM
RUNNERS MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY @ 8:00AM
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP DATES:
TUESDAY, MARCH 30TH (9AM - 5PM)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31ST (9AM - 7PM)
RACE DAY, APRIL 3RD (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
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Runway Run 5K
Incl. $6.10 Fee & SHIRTS (RUNS SMALL)
Sat 3rd April 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$66.10
OPENS 15 JAN 27GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM RUNNERS WILL MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM BIB PICKUP: - Tuesday, March 30th (9am-5pm) @ SkyCenter One - Wednesday, March 31st (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 & SHIRTS (RUNS SMALL)
$34.30
OPENS 15 JAN 27Not 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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