5K on the Runway benefiting the P47 Foundation INC

Race Overview

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.

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

Event Activities

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.”

• Post-Race Activities: Award presentations, delicious food, coffee, and vendors.
• Breeze Airways Drawing: Two roundtrip flight vouchers to one lucky participant.
• Museum Tickets: Discounted tickets available for registrants.
• Age Groups: Awards for male and female winners in various age brackets.

Registration Details

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.

• Shirt Availability: Guarantee shirt size by registering by April 2, 2026.
• Kid’s Dash Fee: $5 and includes a participation medal.
• Race Day Registration: Opens from 7:00 to 8:15 AM at the venue.
• Packet Pickup: Available May 1 and morning of the race.

Awards and Results

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.

• Age Groups: 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-99.
• Timing: Chip timing provided by "To the Finish."
• Results: Available online after the event, with email notifications.
• Non-Refundable: All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Parking Information

Parking is available from 7am to 12pm at specified locations with shuttle services to the venue.

• Encouragement: Carpooling is recommended to save parking spots.
• Handicap Parking: Available: notify the P-47 Foundation for accommodations.
• Valuables: Secure bag drop available outside the museum.
• Young Eagles Flights: Free flights for children ages 8-17 after the event.

Contact Information

For more details, contact:

• 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 further information, visit the race page: 5K on the Runway.