RACE THE RUNWAY 5K
Typically 45–63°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
35–61°F
dry
2024
46–58°F
rain
2023
43–63°F
dry
2022
38–54°F
dry
2021
37–58°F
dry
2020
48–66°F
dry
2019
27–52°F
dry
2018
43–51°F
rain
2017
41–55°F
dry
2016
46–63°F
rain
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About this race
Race the Runway 5K is back for its second year, and we are ready for takeoff!
We are partnering with PGV Airport to put on a one-of-a-kind event that gives registered participants the unique opportunity to run, walk, or simply experience the actual flight line. Whether you are chasing a personal best, enjoying a walk with friends, bringing the family out for a memorable morning, or you just really love aircraft this event is designed to be welcoming, fun, and community-centered.
Participants will enjoy:
- Access to the actual airport flight line
- Staged aircraft displays
- A fun and welcoming 5K route
- Raffle giveaways
- Canned food drive (w/ a prize for the race participant who donates the most!)
- Community connection
- A chance to support meaningful local impact
Junior League of Greenville, NC's mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training that strengthens Greenville and Pitt County. Proceeds from this event help support the Junior League of Greenville, NC's service efforts across Pitt County, including our work addressing food insecurity and supporting children, families, and community partners through hands-on service and local collaboration.
Whether you run, walk, cheer, volunteer, or come for the planes we are grateful to have you with us! This is more than a 5K. It is a chance to show up for community celebrate local partnerships, and do a little good while having a whole lot of fun!
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