7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville IN
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
It is presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum, the P-47 Foundation and the Evansville Regional Airport with our title sponsor, the Liberty Federal Credit Union.
How exciting it will be to run on our airport runway!!!! Take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the 2026 5K on the Runway presented by the title sponsor, Liberty Federal Credit Union, benefiting the Evansville -47 Foundation, Inc. giving runners a unique view of the airport and the Evansville Wartime Museum, while having fun and supporting a great, local organization.
At 9am join hundreds of runners and walkers as they take off from the Evansville Wartime Museum with supporters cheering everyone along. The route will take you along the Evansville Regional Airport runways, taxiways, and ramps, while catching a glimpse at the Air Traffic Control Tower and the Airport Safety Department. You will see the Evansville built P-47 Thunderbolt, “Hoosier Spirit II,” as well as the 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman Tank, “Rosie’s Revenge.”
The 5K run/walk and the 1 mile walk registration will have a “SWEETHEART” of a deal with registration fees at $25 until February 14th and $30 afterwards. From April 30 to May 2, 2026, the registration fee increases to $35. Registration for both events includes event t-shirts.
First place trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female runners in the 5K race event. First place medals will be given to winners in each age bracket.
Parking is available from 7am to 12pm at specified locations with shuttle services to the venue.
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For further information, visit the race page: 5K on the Runway.
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