Airport Night to Light 5K and 2M

10-17-26 Update!

Packet pickup/onsite registration will be at Hangar L, which is right by Gate 7 where you enter. It's a cold morning, so we have a warm place to be before and after the run! Forensic Coffee will be on hand serving up delicious. brew.

10-12-26 Update!

This is a new race and we had no idea of the interest!  We have passed our "dream goal" of 150 runners,  the deadline on shirts, and the medals are in..so cannot get more of these in time.

If you want to sign up to run, we are offering a 5K "lite" option which means, you will pay less but not get a shirt or a finisher medal at the end. 

Maybe you have too many shirts or just want to support this amazing cause! 

You will still have access to the airport runway- and everything else that goes with this unique experience including an open view of sunrise in Goshen! 

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A new race for 2026!  NOTE: Early Start Time!

The only race of it's kind, the Airport Night to Light  5K  will take place on the tarmac and runway of Goshen Municipal airport at 7:00 am, Goshen, IN at 17229 Co Rd 42, Goshen, IN 46526. Enter at Gate 7.

We will be running on the airport runway (yes, it will be closed to airport traffic!) as the sun comes up. 

Yes, it will still be dark when the gun goes off, but the blue runway lights will light up the two lane wide area to run. The rectangular course is one mile long, connected by 300 feet of turning point and then you head back. Both the tarmac and the runway will be lined with  lights to guide you. Of course if you are used to wearing a lighted vest or headlamp with lights, that will add to the atmosphere.

What is cool is that you have this expansive view without obstruction for the sunrise!

The entire course will be paved and lit up with runway lights. 

Registration and packet pickup

Friday, October 16 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the airport, 17229 Co Rd 42, Goshen, IN 

Race morning, Saturday, October 17 from 5:30 - 6:45 am.

On race morning,  Enter through Gate 7, follow instructions to park and head towards the Hangar L, the blue building right by Gate 7.

Walkers are welcome! Strollers are welcome!. Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs on the runway for this race.

Walk or run, we don't care...just get there for this rare opportunity! We get the entire Airport Runway for a little over one hour as they support the cause in helping to open up aviation to young people through Stay Indiana. 

And, if you just want to see this event and are not interested in running or walking the course for whatever reason, we would love you to be an active spectator as a volunteer for an hour or two.  We need help parking, checking people in, serving refreshments, and more.

Entry Fee includes: Custom Tshirt, Professional timing, finisher medal and post race refreshments. You will also have access to the warehouse, where the magic happens- high school kids are learning about  the aviation industry.

Awards:  Finisher medals for everyone!  Top 3 MF awards for 5K only. 

This race is a benefit and a promotion for Stay Indiana- providing young people access to a career in aviation- as a pilot, mechanic or airport worker. 

For most young people a career in aviation almost seems untouchable unless you come from a very wealthy family who can afford the hundreds of  hours of flight training and education that go with that career. This program provides access - an opportunity for hands on experience and time at a local airport! 

It's very, very exciting to be part of something that gives the next generation a boost forward into a lucrative career! If you know of teens that are interested in flying, but are not aware of this program, please encourage them to come out to this event and get a private look behind the scenes!

If you have friends or family that are interested in seeing the airport, we could also use active specatators for volunteers.

Race morning, Forensic coffee will have their coffee truck at the airport, so remember to put a few bucks in your race bag for before or after the race!

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