Run for the Runways

3rd Annual Run the Runway is happening August 24, 2024 AND it is ONNNN THHHEEE RUNWAAAYYYY!!

Run the Runways 5k and 1 mile (both timed events) in partnership with the City of Midland to kick off the 3rd annual Fly into Fall event at the Midland Airpark. We will continue to include our only TIMED 1 mile event on the fastest runway in town... You heard right!! The course is again ON THE RUNWAY!

Fly into Fall is a family-oriented event that hopes to bring interest and awareness to the Midland Airpark operations with a long-term vision of inspiring future pilots, mechanics and other aviation personnel to enter this lucrative field. This event will have various aircraft and classic car displays, airport fire truck demonstration, discovery flights, pre- flight simulation, Meet a Hero, face painting, food trucks, coffee, jumpers and much more! 

Did we mention the City of Midland Fly into Fall event (starts 9:00am) is FREE & open to the public!? So, let's RUN then stick around for a FUN FILLED time at the Midland Airpark!! 

Race Details:

Date: August 24, 2024

Race Day Schedule:

⭐ Packet Pick Up 6:30- 7:45am 
⭐ 1 mile begins at 7:45am 
⭐ 5k begins at 8:05am 
⭐ Fly into Fall event begins at 9:00am 

Location: 901 Veterans Airpark Lane, Midland, TX 79707 

Parking: Parking is on-site. **Please add in extra time for parking! There is a single lane street for parking for all participants and has the potential to get very backed up. We recommend adding 15-30 minutes for parking.**

Route: The 5k and 1 mile races are... ON THE RUNWAY!!!

Race Perks: 

⭐ The most UNIQUE event course in Texas

⭐ Event T-shirt

⭐ Finisher Medals

⭐ Food and Drinks

⭐ Post- Race Fly Into Fall Event 

Hydration: Water at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (1) aid station on the 5k course.

Race Packet Pick up: 

Runners can pick up their packets at these locations: 

Midland Athletic Company - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705 

Friday, August 23, 2024 

10 AM - 6 PM  

Midland Airpark - 901 Veterans Airpark Lane, Midland, TX 79707

Saturday, August 24, 2024

6:30 AM - 7:45 AM 

Volunteer Information: 

We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations,

on the course with directions, with post race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you! 

Please email [email protected] and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering. 

*Times subject to change. 

* Please NOTE, course will be cleared at 9:15am. If you are unable to complete the 5k in time we invite you to start earlier. Chip timing will open at 7:40 although the events do not begin until 7:50am. 

* We cannot guarantee event shirt if registered less than 3 weeks out of event 

*Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and leashed dogs are happily allowed; we ask that you start in the back of the start line corral. Local leash laws apply.