Takeoff on the Runway at the 2024 Runway 5K

On Saturday, Dec. 7, hundreds of runners and walkers will take off on the runway of Pensacola International Airport to complete the Runway 5K.

The 12th Annual Runway 5K, sponsored by Pensacola International Airport, the City of Pensacola, and benefitting the USO of Northwest Florida, gives runners a different view of the airport while having fun and supporting a great organization. All proceeds go to USO Northwest Florida whose mission is to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.

“The Runway 5K is one of those events that is extremely special here at the Airport, and we are excited to once again be able to partner with USO Northwest Florida to benefit their mission. It is going to be a great event, and we look forward to seeing everyone,” Pensacola International Airport Director Matt Coughlin said.

All participants receive a T-shirt, timing BIB, a special finisher’s medal, and FREE food before and after the run. There will be special awards in several categories. Walkers, strollers and kids are welcome.

The post-run event will have lots of fun activities for the whole family.

Packets will be available for pickup Dec. 6 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Running Wild. Running Wild is located at 3012 E. Cervantes St. On the day of the race, packets can be picked up between 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

The run begins at 10 a.m., so sign up today and join us for the 2024 Runway 5K. Registration is $30 until Oct. 1 and will increase to $35 between Oct. 2 and Nov. 30. The week of the event, Dec. 3-7, there will be another increase to $45. Don’t miss this opportunity to RUN THE RUNWAY!

For more information or to sign up, visit www.runway5k.com