5K on the Runway benefiting the P47 Foundation INC

Event Overview

• Presented by: Evansville Wartime Museum, the P-47 Foundation, and Evansville Regional Airport
• Title Sponsor: Liberty Federal Credit Union
• Event Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Location: 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725

Race Highlights

• Run on the Runway: Experience a unique opportunity to run on the airport runway
• Starting Time: 9 AM for the 5K run
• Route: A scenic path including runways, taxiways, and views of the Air Traffic Control Tower
• Historical View: Sightings of the P-47 Thunderbolt and a Sherman Tank during the run

Mission Statement

• Support a Cause: Proceeds benefit the P-47 Foundation's mission
• Honoring Service: Aims to honor those who served and educate future generations
• Post-Race Activities: Enjoy awards, food, coffee, and vendors
• Community Engagement: Supports local organizations

Schedule of Events

• 1 Mile Walk: Starts at 8:45 AM
• Kid’s Dash: Begins at 8:30 AM for children ages 1-9
• Drawing: Breeze Airways will draw two roundtrip flight vouchers after the race
• Museum Tickets: Discounted tickets available for registrants

Registration Information

• Entry Fee: $25 until February 14, $30 afterwards, $35 from April 30 to May 2
• Shirt Guarantee: Register by April 2 to guarantee your size
• Kid’s Dash Fee: $5 includes a participation medal
• Registration on Race Day: Available from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM

Packet Pickup

• Date: May 1, 2026 from 11 AM to 6 PM
• Location: Evansville Wartime Museum
• Race Day Pickup: From 7 AM to 8:15 AM
• Included: T-shirts, race bibs, registration packets

Awards and Results

• Trophies: First place trophies for overall male and female runners
• Age Groups: Medals for first place in each age bracket
• Chip Timing: Results available online after the event
• Contact: Non-refundable and non-transferable registrations

Parking and Accessibility

• Parking Locations: Available at SRG Global and Anchor Industries
• Shuttle Service: Provided to the museum
• Handicap Parking: Available with prior notification
• Valuables Policy: Secure location for personal items

Young Eagles Flights

• Event Time: 11 AM at United Companies Air Center
• Eligibility: Open to children ages 8-17
• Registration: Must sign up online in advance
• More Info: Visit here

Contact Information

• Cathy Renner: crenner@p47foundation.org
• Leslie Fella: lfella@flyevv.com

For more information, visit the official race page at Race Sign Up.