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 the Tampa International Airport in Hillsborough. This unique event invites participants to run on a real airport runway, offering an unforgettable atmosphere in the heart of the Tampa Bay area. With a race distance of 5 kilometers, runners will enjoy a vibrant community spirit and delicious food from WayPointeTPA.
Registration opens on January 15, 2026, at midnight, and is limited to the first 2,000 participants, so be sure to secure your spot early! The gates will open at 6:00 AM, with runners moving to the start line by 7:20 AM and the race kicking off promptly at 8:00 AM. Each registration includes a race shirt, and there’s free parking available for all attendees. Plus, if you can’t make it to Tampa, you can still participate virtually and receive a fabulous TPA 5K shirt along with a new finisher medal. Join us in supporting United Way Suncoast, which plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of thousands in our community. Don’t miss out on this incredible race experience
Registration opens on January 15, 2026, at midnight, and is limited to the first 2,000 participants, so be sure to secure your spot early! The gates will open at 6:00 AM, with runners moving to the start line by 7:20 AM and the race kicking off promptly at 8:00 AM. Each registration includes a race shirt, and there’s free parking available for all attendees. Plus, if you can’t make it to Tampa, you can still participate virtually and receive a fabulous TPA 5K shirt along with a new finisher medal. Join us in supporting United Way Suncoast, which plays a vital role in enhancing the lives of thousands in our community. Don’t miss out on this incredible race experience
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 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, 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.
TPA'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY
APRIL 11, 2026
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, 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
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Runway Run 5K
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Shirts (Run Small)
Sat 11th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$66.10
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
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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