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.
The Kid’s Dash race will be held at 8:30 am.
All proceeds from the 5K on the Runway will support the mission of the P-47 Foundation by protecting and procuring in perpetuity the P-47 Thunderbolt in an effort to honor those who served and to educate current and future generations in the sense of community pride, recognition, and respect attributed to all who sacrificed in the name of Freedom.
Following the event starting at 11 am, children ages 8-17 can participate in free flights sponsored by the Young Eagles Program. Limited seats are available: sign up online before the event.
To sign up and for more information: Young Eagles Sign Up
For additional details and registration, visit the event page: 5K on the Runway Event Page
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