2026 Ithaca Tompkins International Airport Runway 5K

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Location: 1 Culligan Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Featured distance: 5K
Type: Run

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Race feel

Run a flat, fast 5K on an airport runway, compete for travel vouchers, and support future pilots.

Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Experience a unique 5K at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, where you'll run a flat and fast course looping the runway and taxiway. This event offers a distinctive opportunity to "be cleared for takeoff" with a limited number of participants. Top finishers can earn a travel voucher, and your participation supports a local scholarship fund for aspiring pilots. A pancake breakfast is included to refuel after your run.

What to expect

Run a unique 5K course looping the active runway and taxiway at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.
Enjoy a flat and fast race experience, with awards for top overall male and female finishers, plus age group categories.
Refuel post-race with a complimentary pancake breakfast included with your registration.

Standout details

Run on an airport runway
Flat and fast course
Pancake breakfast included
Supports pilot scholarship fund

Perks & features

Food & Drink
Swag Included

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Course feel

A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.

Solid Challenge

Typical course trends

Typically hilly

Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.

From the organizer

The Runway 5k looped the runway and taxiway. The course is flat and fast, with a limit of 515 runners to be cleared for takeoff on the round-trip.

*NEW* Pancake Breakfast included in your registration!

Pre registration includes T-Shirt while supplies last.

Location: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport

Course: Loop the Runway and Taxiway, flat and fast

Awards: First Male & Female overall will receive a $250.00 travel voucher (rebate with proof of travel) toward airfare from Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.

Age groups are 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, &70+.

All proceeds will benefit a local scholarship fund for pilots to attend flight training at East Hill Flying School.