7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville IN
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Event Overview
- Presented by: The Evansville Wartime Museum, the P-47 Foundation, and the Evansville Regional Airport.
- Title Sponsor: Liberty Federal Credit Union.
- Exciting Venue: Run on the airport runway!
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Race Details
- Start Time: 5K run will begin at 9am.
- Location: Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725.
- Route: Participants will run along airport runways, taxiways, and ramps.
- Noteworthy Sights: View the Air Traffic Control Tower and Airport Safety Department, as well as the P-47 Thunderbolt and Sherman Tank.
Impact of Participation
- Support Local Mission: Proceeds benefit the P-47 Foundation.
- Community Engagement: Promote awareness and education about sacrifices made for freedom.
- Post-Race Celebration: Join us for awards, food, coffee, and local vendors.
- Unique Opportunity: Engage with the community and history.
Registration Information
- Early Registration: $25 until February 14th: $30 after.
- Registration Period: $35 from April 30 to May 2, 2026.
- Shirt Size: Register by April 2, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size.
- Kid’s Dash: Registration fee is $5, includes a participation medal and t-shirts available for $12.
Race Day Details
- Registration Hours: 7:00 to 8:15 am on race day.
- Packet Pickup: Recommended on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm.
- Awards: Trophies for overall winners and medals for age group winners.
- Timing: Chip timed with results posted online.
Parking and Accessibility
- Parking Suggestion: Ride with friends to save spots.
- Available Parking: At SRG Global and Anchor Industries.
- Shuttle Service: Provided from parking locations to the museum.
- Handicap Parking: Available with prior notification to Cathy Renner.
Young Eagles Flights
- Eligibility: Free flights for children ages 8-17.
- Time: Starting at 11am following the race.
- Registration: Must sign up online before the event.
- More Information: Visit here.
Contact Information
- Cathy Renner: Chair and Director of Development, crenner@p47foundation.org.
- Leslie Fella: Co-Chair and Marketing Director, Evansville Regional Airport, lfella@flyevv.com.
Additional Information
- Inclement Weather: The race will not be cancelled for weather, but starts may be delayed for safety.
- Important Note: No dogs allowed on museum property.
- All Registrations: Non-refundable and non-transferable.
- More Details: Visit the race page: Race Registration.
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