2026 Philadelphia International Airport Runway 5K

PHL5K - 9th Annual

Date and Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Race Overview

Welcome to the 9th annual PHL5K! This is your chance to run the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport, with commercial and general aviation aircraft taking off and landing on the runways around you.

• Race Experience: While you're on the airfield, check out the displays of fire apparatus, snow-removal equipment, and airline ground support equipment up close.
• Unique Location: There aren't many races that put you on an active airport - come see why runners come back year after year.

Bring the Whole Family

There's something for every age in the festival zone, just outside the tarmac:

• FREE Kids Dash: Age brackets are for ages 1, 2-3 and 4-5 years old.
• Activities: Face painting, mascots, and more kids' activities.
• Enclosed Area: The Kids Dash takes place in our enclosed parking area, designed just for fun and built to bring the feel of the airfield race to your little ones.
• Super Capes: There will be a limited supply of super capes for the Kids Dash.

Supporting Our Community

Race proceeds benefit local charities, including the March of Dimes, the Eastwick Friends &: Neighbors Coalition (EFNC), and Eastwick United CDC (EU).

Awards

Medals are awarded to top run finishers based on chip time.

• Overall Awards: Top Male, Top Female, Top Non-Binary.
• Age Group Awards: Top male and female in each age group (12 & under, 13 - 20, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, 61 & over).

Before You Register - Please Read

• ID Required: Valid, TSA-approved government-issued photo ID is required. Every runner must present one at check-in to access the airfield. No ID, no entry - no exceptions.
• Results: Results are based on chip time, not gun time.
• Event Policy: The event is rain or shine and non-refundable.
• No Race-Day Registration: There is NO race-day registration.
• Course Restrictions: Only registered runners are permitted on the race course: spectators must remain in the parking/waiting area.
• Kids Dash Area: The Kids Dash takes place outside the tarmac, in the festival zone.
• Shirt Sizes: Shirt sizes are only guaranteed if you register by Tuesday, August 9 - after that, sizing is based on availability.

Join Us

A great morning for the whole family! For more information and to register, visit PHL5K Registration.