2026 MGM Runway 5K

Sat, May 30, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT

Location: Montgomery Regional Airport, 4445 Selma Highway, Montgomery, AL 36108
Featured distance: 5K
Type: Run

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Race feel

Run on an active airfield, get up close with planes, and enjoy unique views at this one-of-a-kind airport 5K.

Fun
Scenic
Quirky

Experience a truly unique 5K at the Montgomery Regional Airport. This second annual event invites runners and walkers onto a closed course across the airfield, including taxiways and a runway. Enjoy unparalleled views of the MGM terminal and get an exciting, close-up perspective of aircraft landing and taking off. It's an opportunity to explore airport grounds and participate in a race unlike any other, limited to 500 participants.

What to expect

Run or walk a flat, closed course on the airport's taxiways and runway.
Enjoy unique views of the MGM terminal and active aircraft.
Limited to 500 participants for an exclusive experience.

Standout details

Run on an active airport runway
Close-up views of aircraft
Limited to 500 participants
Flat course terrain

Course feel

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

Steady Effort

Typical course trends

Typically flat

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

From the organizer

The Montgomery Regional Airport is excited to host its second annual Runway 5K. The MGM Runway 5K is on a closed course located on the airfield with roughly four miles of runway. Racers will run on Taxiway Bravo Echo, and Runway 3-21 south, which are all located beside our active Runway 3-21. Runners will have a chance to run beside aircraft and get a close-up view of aircraft landing and taking off. The uniqueness of this event allows runners to experience the airport grounds, amazing views of the MGM terminal and participate in a 5K race like no other! You must register as a runner to participate. Children 14 and under must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult. Children 5 and under free with registered adult. The race will be limited to the first 500 participants. Early registration is encouraged! Registered participants will be able to run or walk the runway.