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DFW Airport 5K on the Runway

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2200 W. Airfield Drive, DFW Airport TX

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

🛫 Your Chance to Run Where Planes Soar at DFW

You are invited to join the 5K on the Runway, an exclusive 5K run celebrating DFW Airport’s 50th anniversary. This is a rare opportunity for 2,500 lucky runners to take to the runway as we celebrate our Golden Anniversary and 50 years of connecting the world. Participants will receive a commemorative medal and t-shirt for DFW’s historic 5K.


Join 2,500 fellow runners on October 5th, 2024, as we stride across the runway of the world’s 3rd busiest airport for an unforgettable run. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration. To learn more about DFW Airports 50th Anniversary visit www.DFW50.com.

📋 Know Before You Go

- Conditioning: While this 5K is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for everyone, regardless of experience level, we encourage participants to ensure they are physically conditioned to complete the course comfortably.

- Spectators: For safety and security, only those who are registered to participate as a runners/walker will be allowed at the event and there will not be an area for spectators.

- Strollers: Baby joggers and strollers are not allowed at the event.

- Age Limit: All participants must be at least 18 years old.

- Pets: This is not a pet-friendly event, so please do not bring your fur baby.

- Packet Pickup: Participants must pick up their race packet in advance of the event. Location options are provided during registration and in the email confirmation that you will receive once you register.

- Arrival Time: The 5K starts promptly at 7:30 a.m.: however, doors open at 6:30 a.m. Please note that only those with a bib will have access to the airfield.

- Parking: Details on where to park will be posted as soon as they are available, as well as emailed to all registered participants.

- Refund Policy: Refunds are not allowed for this race. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen operational circumstances, the 5K may be canceled for the safety of all participants.

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