
From the Organizer
The Runway 5k looped the runway and taxiway. The course is flat and fast, with a limit of 515 runners to be cleared for takeoff on the round-trip.
*NEW* Pancake Breakfast included in your registration!
Pre registration includes T-Shirt while supplies last.
Location: Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
Course: Loop the Runway and Taxiway, flat and fast
Awards: First Male & Female overall will receive a $250.00 travel voucher (rebate with proof of travel) toward airfare from Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.
Age groups are 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, &70+.
All proceeds will benefit a local scholarship fund for pilots to attend flight training at East Hill Flying School.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ithaca Cornell Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
31,792
as of 2023
Elevation
692 ft
Nearest Airport
ITH
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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2026 Ithaca Tompkins International Airport Runway 5K
Sep 19, 2026