TPA's 5K on the Runway
- Date Sat 4th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $34.30 - $44.90
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at TPA's 5K on the Runway, taking place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Tampa, Hillsborough! This unique event offers participants the extraordinary chance to run on the iconic Airport's Runway 10-28, making it a one-of-a-kind race in the Tampa Bay area. With a limited registration of just 2,000 participants, you'll want to secure your spot quickly when registration opens on January 15, 2026.
Whether you're a local or not, you can join in the fun with our virtual 5K option. Choose your own path and run at your convenience, and we’ll send you an awesome TPA 5K shirt along with a shiny finisher medal in April! The gates open at 6:00 AM, with runners moving to the start line by 7:20 AM, and the race kicks off promptly at 8:00 AM. This exciting event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, benefiting United Way Suncoast and their community outreach programs. Don’t miss out on this thrilling opportunity to run for a purpose!
Whether you're a local or not, you can join in the fun with our virtual 5K option. Choose your own path and run at your convenience, and we’ll send you an awesome TPA 5K shirt along with a shiny finisher medal in April! The gates open at 6:00 AM, with runners moving to the start line by 7:20 AM, and the race kicks off promptly at 8:00 AM. This exciting event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause, benefiting United Way Suncoast and their community outreach programs. Don’t miss out on this thrilling opportunity to run for a purpose!
Organiser's Description
IT'S TIME FOR TAKE OFF!
TPA'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY
APRIL 4, 2026
This event, like no other in the Tampa Bay area, gives participants the rare opportunity to run on the Airport's Runway 10-28. 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.
_REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. _
_REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2026_
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.
GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM
RUNNERS MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY @ 8:00AM
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP DATES:
TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST (9AM - 5PM)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST (9AM - 7PM)
RACE DAY, APRIL 4TH (6AM - 7AM) _NO PICK-UPS AFTER 7:00AM!_
NOTE: ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE COURSE ON THEIR OWN. NO STROLLERS OR BABY CARRIERS PERMITTED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.TAMPAAIRPORT.COM/5K [https://www.TampaAirport.com/5K]
TPA'S 5K ON THE RUNWAY
APRIL 4, 2026
This event, like no other in the Tampa Bay area, gives participants the rare opportunity to run on the Airport's Runway 10-28. 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.
_REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. _
_REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 15, 2026_
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.
GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM
RUNNERS MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM
RACE STARTS PROMPTLY @ 8:00AM
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP DATES:
TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST (9AM - 5PM)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST (9AM - 7PM)
RACE DAY, APRIL 4TH (6AM - 7AM) _NO PICK-UPS AFTER 7:00AM!_
NOTE: ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE COURSE ON THEIR OWN. NO STROLLERS OR BABY CARRIERS PERMITTED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.TAMPAAIRPORT.COM/5K [https://www.TampaAirport.com/5K]
Races
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Runway Run 5K
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Shirts (Run Small)
Sat 4th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$44.90
OPENS 15 JAN 26GATES OPEN @ 6:00AM RUNNERS WILL MOVE TO START LINE @ 7:20AM BIB PICKUP: - Tuesday, March 1st (9am-5pm) @ SkyCenter One - Wednesday, April 1st (9am - 7pm) @ SkyCenter One - Race Site April 4th (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 26Not 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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