TPA's 5K on the Runway

It's Time For Take off!

TPA's 5K on the Runway

April 11, 2026

Registration Opens January 15, 2026

This event is like no other in the Tampa Bay area

• Unique Experience: Participants get the rare opportunity to run on a real airport runway - a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
• Food: Amazing food from our own WayPointeTPA.
• Spectators: Spectators are welcome at no additional cost.
• Included: Registration includes a race shirt.
• Parking: Free parking is available.

This race is limited to the first 2,000 participants. There is no onsite registration.

Registration opens January 15, 2026 at 12:00am.

Race Fee: $60.

Race Day Schedule

• Gates Open: 6:00AM
• Runners Move To Start Line: 7:20AM
• Race Starts Promptly: 8:00AM

Bib/Shirt Pickup Dates:

• Tuesday, April 7th: 9am - 5pm
• Wednesday, April 8th: 9am - 7pm
• Race Day, April 11th: 6am - 7am not available after 7:00am!

Not in Tampa? Sign up for our Virtual 5K.

You pick the path and run when it's convenient for you. We will mail you an awesome TPA 5K shirt with our new finisher medal in April.

The run benefits United Way Suncoast, an organization that supports community outreach programs and provides direct and significant impact to improve the lives of thousands of people in the Tampa Bay area. For more information, visit www.TampaAirport.com/5K.

NOTE: All children must be able to complete the course on their own. No strollers or baby carriers permitted.

For more details, please visit TPA's 5K on the Runway Page.