Take off on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the 2025 5K on the Runway, presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum, benefiting the Evansville P-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.

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."

You will be Making a difference:
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 price, recognition and respect attributed to all who sacrificed in the name of Freedom. Stick around afterwards for award presentations, delicious food, coffee, and vendors with their running apparel and other community programs.

Schedule:

5K run will be at 9am and 1 mile will be held at 9:05 am

The 1-mile walk will be held at 9:05am and, on a separate part of the runway.  This event is limited to 85 participants. After that is reach registration will close automatically.

The Kid’s Dash race will be held at 8:30 am at the Evansville Wartime Museum.  This event is limited to 70 participants. After that is reach registration will close automatically.

Course Info:

Click here for 5K Course Map
Click here for 1 Mile Course Map

Awards:

First place trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female runners in the 5K run/walk.   

First place medals will be given to winners in each age bracket who have participated in the 5K run/walk,
Age Groups ( 1st male and female in each group)
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

1 mile walkers will each receive a medal for their participation and will not be timed.

Registration and Entry Fee:

The 5K run and 1 mile walk registration fee is $ 25, until February 14, 2025, and $ 30 afterwards.
From May 1 to May 3, 2025, the registration fee increases to $ 35.00.
The Kid’s Dash registration fee is $ 5.00 and includes a medal for their
participation.

Register by April 12th to guarantee your shirt size. We will order extras but the extras will be at a first come, first pick basis.

Shirts are while supplies last, and after April 22, shirts cannot be guaranteed.

Registration on Race Day:

If you decide to join the fun at the last minute, you may register on the north side of the
Evansville Wartime museum on race day from 7:00 to 8:15 am.
You may pay by cash or check and the cost is $ 35.00.

Click here to Register