5K on the Runway
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Event overview
The 5K on the Runway is scheduled for May 2, 2026, at the Evansville Wartime Museum, 7503 Petersburg Road, Evansville, IN 47725. The event is presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum and benefits the Evansville P-47 Foundation, Inc. The program includes these events:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 mile walk
- Kid's Dash (ages 1–9)
The 5K participants will be chip timed. The 1 mile walk is not timed and walkers receive participation medals. All proceeds support the P-47 Foundation’s mission to preserve the P-47 Thunderbolt and related historical education.
Format and logistics
The course uses airport surfaces, including runways, taxiways, and ramps near the Evansville Regional Airport and the wartime museum. The 1 mile walk will be held on a separate part of the runway. The Kid’s Dash distances by age are: 1–3 years : 50 meters; 4–6 years : 100 meters; 7–9 years : 150 meters. Overall trophies will be awarded to the top male and female in the 5K, and first-place medals will be given in defined age groups (1–9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–99).
Participant limits apply to each event. Registration fees vary by date; the 5K and 1 mile have an initial fee level, with higher fees closer to race day. Packet pickup is available the day before and on race morning. Shuttle parking is provided from SRG Global (former Whirlpool building) and Anchor Industries, with on-site handicap parking at the museum. Museum admission is offered at a special rate for race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
