United Way 5K on the Runway

Lynchburg Regional Airport
Logo for United Way 5K on the Runway with drawing of airplane
Event Date: 
Sunday, April 30, 2023 - 8:00am

Note: Registration for this Event is Full. 

More info on the website.

Place

982 Airport Road
Lynchburg, VA US 24502

Description

The United Way 5K on the Runway, is perfect for participants ages 8 and older, who are able to complete 5K in 60 minutes or less. The course is flat and fast. The course follows the taxiway parallel to the main runway.  Come out, join the fun, support United Way of Central Virginia, and see Lynchburg Regional Airport in a whole new way! There is a 400-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. The United Way 5K on the Runway is scheduled to take flight on Sunday April 30th, 2023. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

5K RUN & WALK

The 5k is open to all ages 8 & older, and will be professionally timed by Riverside Runners. The start time is 8:00 AM at the General Aviation Terminal, 982 Airport Road, Lynchburg, Virginia. There is a 400-person and 60 minute limit to this event.

TIME LIMIT
There are strict time limits for this event.  Participants not reaching 2.5 miles 38:00 (15:00 / mile pace) or deemed by officials to not be able to complete the course before the finish line closes, will be removed from the event, and provided transportation back to the finish.

Stroller / Pet Policy:  
Due to airport restrictions there are no strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, bikes, or pets allowed on the airport taxiway. For this reason, participants cannot use a  stroller during the event.

Headphone Policy:
For safety reasons, headphones are not permitted on the course.