Join us September 12th 2026 for the Runway 5k supporting the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program. Race day sign up offered between 6 am - 7 am Start Time 7:30 am Sharp (1 hour max to complete the course, due to Runway closure per FAA) Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056 Price $30 with Shirt, $25 without shirt ( select the no shirt option during check out to save $5.00! Everyone receives a Finisher medal at the finish line. Overall 1 place finisher (M&F). Age group award for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place age groups (M&F): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Course is a USTF certified 5k starting and finishing on the Runway Water and snacks provided at the finish Packet Pick-up Friday September 11th, 2026 from 7am – 6pm @ Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056 ***RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER AUG 15TH, 2026***
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | Sep 21 | Sep 10 |
Event Parking Map.
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 31:08 | 19:29 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 191 | 33:23 | 17:26 |
| 2024 | 135 | 33:54 | 16:24 |
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