Proceeds from this year’s run will benefit the Winnebago County
Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit.
AirVenture Runway 5K | July 26, 2025 | 6:30 a.m.
Experience what becomes the world's busiest airport from a unique perspective. Whether this is your first or 20th Runway 5K, this charity fun run/walk is a great way to kick-start your day! The race kicks off at 6:30 a.m. at the Youth Education Center. We encourage everyone, including walkers, first-time runners, and seasoned athletes, to participate.
New in 2025, a new route has been created! The course takes you through a tour of the AirVenture grounds. You’ll have the chance to catch the early-morning sun rising above evergreen trees and open fields, run or walk among unique and incredible aircraft, and be cheered on by the EAA AirVenture community.
We invite you to stay the entirety of the day and explore everything that AirVenture has to offer. Shower facilities are available on our grounds. Gear Check closes at 9:30 a.m. If anything at Gear Check is left behind after that time, the items will be given to the main Lost and Found, which is now next to Convention HQ, on the west side of Hangar A.
Register
Online registration ends on Friday, July 25, 2025. After this time, registration will reopen at the Runway 5K check-in on Saturday morning before the race.
Volunteer for Runway 5K
Interested in volunteering for the Runway 5K?
Please click the button below to review available positions.
Volunteer Sign-Up
Check-In Location
Follow marked signs and traffic cones to destination.
NEW COURSE!
Click here for a map of the race course, starting location, and nearby parking lot.
Parking and Shuttle Service
Free parking is available at the Brown Lot. There is no cost to park at the Brown Lot the morning of the race; let any attendant know that you are participating in the race. Participants are encouraged to carpool.
EAA AirVenture shuttle service begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday.
Time
Race check-in begins at 5:30 a.m.
Race kicks off at 6:30 a.m.
Please note that registrants must begin the race by 6:40 a.m. Late participants will not be allowed to start the race. The route will close at 9 a.m.
Packet Pick-Up
Packets will be available for pick up in the EAA Aviation Museum lobby during AirVenture. Please bring a photo ID or your registration receipt to be eligible for packet pickup.
If a representative plans to pick up packets on behalf of a group, they must email Adam Guthu in advance to let him know who they are picking up for and they must bring an ID.
Packet Pickup Hours:
Friday 7/18: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 7/19: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 7/20: Museum closed, no pickup
Monday 7/21: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday 7/22: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday 7/23: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday 7/24: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday 7/25: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday 7/26 (Race Day): In-person registration and pickup 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m.
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