Runway 5k - Swanzey

MAY
17
2026
Run the Keene Runway 5K on May 17, 2026 at Keene Dillant Hopkins Airport, supporting Keene Senior Center. Enjoy a post race open house with aircraft viewings, food trucks and chances to win flying lessons or a helicopter ride.
Sun 17 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

The Keene Runway 5K takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport, 80 Airport Road, Swanzey, NH 03446. This is the second annual edition of the event. The event is organized as a run/walk and has an entry price of $35. Registration opens on January 7, 2026 at 8:22 AM EST. The airport runway will be closed off for 90 minutes for the event.

Prizes and on-site activities

The race benefits the Keene Senior Center. First-place prizes for the fastest woman and man include a $100 gift card to a local restaurant. Additional prizes include two free flying lessons from Monadnock Aviation and other items awarded through a random drawing for registered participants. A raffle will offer prizes valued up to $1,000, including an Airplane Discovery Flight and a helicopter ride provided by Monadnock Choppers.

The Keene Dillant-Hopkins Airport will host an Open House after the 5K. The Open House will offer airplane and helicopter viewings, family-friendly activities, and food trucks. The event materials note supporting activities for the community to learn about the airport and its services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.