Run The Runway 5K - Scotlandville
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Run The Runway 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
This is a memorial 5K run and 1 mile fun run/walk held at Baton Rouge Metro Airport, with parking and registration at Helix Aviation Academy, 4400 Airpark Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70807. The event is presented by ExxonMobil YMCA and includes a community after party with food, drinks, music, and inflatables for kids.
Distances offered:
- 1 Mile fun run/walk
- 5K run
- 3.1 Miles Ainsley's Angels Rider Athlete wheelchair division, no registration fee
Registration details provided by the organizer include opening and closing dates: the 1 Mile and 5K registrations open on July 15, 2026 and close on September 1, 2026; the Ainsley's Angels Rider Athlete registration opens July 15, 2026 and remains open through the event day. Standard registration fees for the 1 Mile and 5K are $25. Children aged 12 and under register for free but must be registered to participate. Runners who register after November 11 are not guaranteed a t-shirt or medal.
All event proceeds benefit YMCA programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The event commemorates a former ExxonMobil YMCA executive director who helped shape the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
