5K on the Runway
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Event details
The 5K on the Runway takes place on May 2, 2026, at the Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725. The event is presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum and benefits the Evansville P-47 Foundation, Inc. The route uses Evansville Regional Airport runways, taxiways, and ramps and passes by the Air Traffic Control Tower, the Airport Safety Department, a P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft, and a 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman tank.
Distances
- 50 m (ages 1-3)
- 100 m (ages 4-6)
- 150 m (ages 7-9)
- 1 mile
- 5K
Registration and logistics
The 5K run and the 1-mile walk have tiered registration fees: $25 initially, increasing to higher fees later in the registration period. The Kid’s Dash fee is $5 and includes a participation medal. Register by April 12 to guarantee a shirt size; shirts are available while supplies last and cannot be guaranteed after April 22. Packet pickup is available the day before the event and on race day.
The 5K will be chip timed and results will be posted online by the official timing company. Overall male and female 5K winners receive trophies; first-place medals are awarded in the listed age groups. The 1-mile walk is not timed and participants receive a medal. Parking and shuttle service are provided from designated lots to the museum. Young Eagles flights for children ages 8-17 are offered after the event with limited seats and require prior sign-up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.