Run The Runway 5K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 420 Airport Road, Danville, KY
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Virtual 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
We're bringing the excitement back to the Danville-Boyle County Airport with our third-annual 5K event on Saturday, June 20th!
We’ll once again shut down the runways of Stuart Powell Field, giving you a unique course that is sure to help you set your best time yet. Expect plenty of static displays along the route, featuring the best of Kentucky’s aviation community. Race start is 8:00am (EST).
Proceeds from your registration help our organization introduce the exciting world of aviation and its endless opportunities to students across Kentucky. From discovery flights and training scholarships to our mobile aviation camps and STEM support, visit us online at www.dreamflightcharities.org to discover how we're shaping students through flight.
EVENT DATE/TIME:
Saturday, June 21st | 8:00am EST (No Rolling Start)
Danville-Boyle County Airport
420 Airport Road, Danville, KY 40422
REGISTRATION:
$20 Early Bird Registration (Ends March 20)
$25 Regular Registration (Ends May 30)*
$30 Last Call Registration (Ends June 19)
$35 Day of Registration* | Race Time 8:00am
$30 Virtual 5K Option*
*No Participant Gift Guarantee After May 30th
AWARDS:
Awards will be provided to overall fastest times, as well as the top three runners for the following age groups (male and female):
– 12 & Under
– 13-17 Years Old
– 18-24 Years Old
– 25-34 Years Old
– 35-44 Years Old
– 45-54 Years Old
– 55-64 Years Old
– 65 & Above
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danville, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Danville, KY
Population
17,235
as of 2023
Elevation
986 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 64 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run The Runway 5K?
- Run The Runway 5K is a running race held in Danville, Kentucky on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run The Runway 5K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Danville, Kentucky at 420 Airport Road, Danville, KY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run The Runway 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run The Runway 5K
Jun 20, 2026