CLT Runway 5K

OCT

17

2026

A sold-out 5K on the runways of Charlotte Douglas International Airport on October 17, 2026, with proceeds funding airport-related scholarships.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Belmont, North Carolina

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5 kilometers

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Runway 5K

The CLT Runway 5K is scheduled for October 17, 2026 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with participant parking at Charlotte Premium Outlets and bus transport to the secure airfield race area. The event takes place entirely on airport runways and taxiways; the course is described as flat and fast and offers views of aircraft queuing, taking off, and landing.

This is the 19th running of the CLT Runway 5K. The field is limited to 1600 participants and the event is listed as sold out. Registration is required for anyone who runs; children 12 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Participants 18 and over must present a REAL ID or passport to enter the race area.

Bag policy: personal bags are not permitted into the event; diaper bags are allowed but are subject to search. Accessibility services and reasonable modifications are available from the airport upon request.

Registration policies note that there are no refunds, transfers are allowed through October 10, and Race Management may modify or cancel the event for unfavorable conditions; registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to Acts of God.

Distances and event options: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.