Runway 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Runway 5k
From the Organizer
Join us September 12th 2026 for the Runway 5k supporting the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program.
Race day sign up offered between 6 am - 7 am
Start Time 7:30 am Sharp (1 hour max to complete the course, due to Runway closure per FAA)
Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056
Price $30 with Shirt, $25 without shirt ( select the no shirt option during check out to save $5.00!
Everyone receives a Finisher medal at the finish line.
Overall 1 place finisher (M&F).
Age group award for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place age groups (M&F): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course is a USTF certified 5k starting and finishing on the Runway
Water and snacks provided at the finish
Packet Pick-up Friday September 11th, 2026 from 7am – 6pm @ Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056
***RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER AUG 15TH, 2026***
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Runway 5k?
- Runway 5k is a running event held in Gastonia, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Runway 5k?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Gastonia, NC at 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Runway 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Runway 5k
Sep 12, 2026