
Run the Runway 5K & Fun Run is a running race on August 8, 2026 in Toughkenamon, PA, with an entry fee of $45.
From the Organizer
Come out for our Run the Runway 5K at New Garden Flying Field on the morning of our first day of the Festival of Flight Air, Car, & Tractor Show! Our race this year will feature a 5K event with exciting prizes for our top finishers in each age bracket, as well as a Fun Run/Walk (1 mile) for anyone looking to come out and run/walk the runway. During the event, participants will get to witness our Festival of Flight setup and get an inside look at the event prior to gates opening at 2:00pm!
With your registration you will receive:
5K start time will be 8:00am, and the Fun Run will kick off shortly after. Check-in will begin at 6:45am on race day, and day-of registration will be $50.
**Correct T-Shirt Size is only guaranteed for all Pre-Registered Runners through July 20th, 2025.**
Results of the race will be published live after completion.
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Avondale 2 N, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
337 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Run the Runway 5K & Fun Run
Aug 8, 2026