5K on the Runway benefiting the P47 Foundation INC

🎉 Coming in 2026 our 5K on the Runway!

The 5K on the Runway is happening on Saturday, May 2, 2026, presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum, benefiting the Evansville P-47 Foundation, Inc. This exciting event gives runners a unique view of the airport and the Evansville Wartime Museum while having fun and supporting a great local organization.

🏃 Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Location: Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725
• 5K Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Kid’s Dash: 8:30 AM

💰 Registration and Fees:

• Early Bird Fee: $25 until February 14, 2026
• Standard Fee: $30 afterwards
• Race Day Fee: $35 from May 1 to May 2, 2026
• Kid’s Dash Fee: $5 per child includes a medal

📅 Packet Pickup:

• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026, from 11 AM - 8 PM
• Location: Evansville Wartime Museum
• Race Day Pickup: Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
• Last-minute Registration: Available on race day

🎖️ Awards:

• Overall Winners: Trophies for top male and female in the 5K
• Age Group Medals: Awards for 1st in each age bracket
• Age Groups: Ranges from 1-9 to 80-99
• Kid’s Dash: All finishers receive a medal

🚗 Parking Information:

• Encouraged Carpooling: Save parking spots by riding with family
• Parking Locations: SRG Global (Former Whirlpool Building) and Anchor Industries
• Shuttle Service: Provided from parking locations to the museum
• Handicap Parking: Available at the museum with prior notification

🎈 Additional Activities:

• Museum Access: Special rate of $5 per person on race day
• Young Eagles Flights: Free flights for children ages 8-17 after the event
• Sign Up: Limited seats available for Young Eagles, must register online
• More Info: Visit Young Eagles Program

📞 Contact Information:

• Cathy Renner: Chair and Director of Development for the P-47 Foundation at crenner@p47foundation.org
• Leslie Fella: Co-Chair and Marketing Director at Evansville Regional Airport at lfella@flyevv.com

For more information and to register, visit the official race page.