Saturday October 9, 2021 at 8:00 am
Description:
Grab your shoes, pack your bags and get Ready for your flight at the Laredo International Airport for the Inaugural Runway Run 5K! This one-of-a-kind race is unlike any other! You will have the ability to go where few have gone before and run among active runways used by commercial aircraft at the Laredo International Airport! Along the course, you will get to see commercial and general aviation aircrafts taking off and landing. You will have the opportunity to take pictures with a display of Airport equipment such as Fire Apparatus, aircrafts and various types of airline ground support equipment. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Venue
Laredo International Airport- Old Airport Terminal
Signature Flight Support Building
4805 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX.
Fees
Early Registration: 5k -$35 & 1K – $10 Event Day: 5K- $45 & 1K- $15
Entry fees are nonrefundable. If you are unable to participate, you may transfer your registration to another participant.
Special rate for City of Laredo and Public Safety Employees $20.
Awards
Overall Male and female: Will each receive a Mexican Beach Getaway Trip for 2.
Age Groups: Male and Female
(14 and Under), (15-19) (20 to 29), (30 to 39), (40 to 49), (50 and over)
Chip Timed Race
Participants under the age of 18 are not eligible for the overall prizes per amateur status.
Swag: The first 500 participants will receive a shirt, a special finisher’s medal and a timing bib.
Race information
No skateboards, rollerblades, bikes or pets allowed on runway. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Stroller will be permitted for the 1k only.
- No selfie sticks are allowed on the runway.
- Stay on the course. Anyone deviating from the course will be removed from the race.
- No littering. Please help us keep the area free of debris!
- DO NOT bend the bib! They will not work if bent in any way.
- Adhere the bib to the front center chest area of your shirt.
- Waivers must be signed or you will not be allowed to run/walk.
- There will be a designated spectator zone. Bring fans to cheer you on.
- Join us after the race for snacks and drinks inside the Signature Flight Support Building.
Event Timeline
The Event is NOT accessible from the Main Terminal
6:00 a.m. Pre-Registration, packet pickup and event day registration
7:05 a.m. Fitness warmup- designated zone
7:30 a.m. 1K Runners into position
7:45 a.m. 5K Runners into position
7:35 a.m. Announcements at the start line
7:40 a.m. National Anthem
7:45 a.m. 1K Race start
8:15 a.m. 5K Race start
9:20am. Race conclusion
Anyone not in the finish line after one hour will be picked up in a courtesy vehicle and brought back to the finish line.
We need to get the runway back in operation.
9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Event concludes
PACKET PICK-UP
Avoid the Crowd- pick-up your race shirt and bib before the race! All you need is your registration confirmation and a valid ID. Packet pick up will also be available on the day of the race.
THE COURSE
PARKING
Free Parking at El Metro Park and Ride on Hillside Rd. and Thomas Ave. Follow the signs. The address is Old Airport Terminal-Signature Flight Support Building at 4805 Maher Ave.
–You cannot get to the race from the main terminal-
Race Course
(To be announced)
