2026 Run the Runway

✈️ 5th Annual Run the Runway presented by ConocoPhillips

📍 Midland Airpark | Midland, TX 📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026

✈️ Periman Basin's Only Runway Race Experience Run the Runway is back—exclusively on the runway at Midland Airpark on the  Newly Renovated Tarmac

🏁 Longest consecutively run runway 5K in Texas ✈️ One of only TWO airport runway races in Texas (2026) 🔥 A rare opportunity to run where planes take off

In 2025, this was the only race held on airport property in Texas. In 2026, we’re bringing it back—stronger than ever.

👉 This isn’t just a race. 👉 This is a whole new point of view.

✈️ Run. Then Stay for Fly Into Fall The race kicks off the City of Midland’s Fly Into Fall event at 9:00 AM—and it’s FREE and open to the public.

✈️ Where the next generation of pilots gets their first spark Fly Into Fall is a free, educational, and interactive aviation experience for all ages, designed to inspire future pilots, mechanics, and aviation professionals.

At this one-of-a-kind event, you’ll experience:

✈️ Aircraft displays 👨‍✈️ Pilots & aviation professionals 🚀 Meet industry leaders (even astronauts) 🎮 Flight simulators & drone experiences 🚒 Airport fire truck demonstrations 🚗 Classic cars 🎈 Kids activities, jumpers & face painting ☕ Food trucks & coffee 👉 Come to race. Stay for a full morning at the Airpark.

✈️ Built by the Community. Powered by Natural Resources Fly Into Fall was created by city leadership, aviation professionals, and community members to celebrate Midland’s aviation history and open doors for the next generation.

With growing demand in aviation careers—from pilots to mechanics to airport operations—this event creates real moments that can shape the future.