Run the Runway
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- Kids Fun Run · 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes and join us at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport for the Run the Runway 5K + Kids Fun Run!
The Run the Runway 5K is a family-friendly event beginning with a 1K Fun Run for children ages 3-12 at 2pm and a 5K on the taxiway and runway beginning at 2:30pm. This professionally chip-timed event will offer a unique race opportunity on a real airport runway and is a perfect fit for runners, walkers and families at all fitness levels. The course is flat and completely paved making it stroller and wheelchair friendly. Please leave pets at home for this event; animals will not be allowed to participate.
All proceeds will benefit the Explore More Discovery Museum's aviation exhibit where children learn about the many aspects of aviation including hands-on experience as a pilot, aircraft mechanic, air traffic controller and passenger. By supporting this event through sponsorship or registration, you will assist the museum to fulfill their mission of “engaging young minds through interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences that promote greater understanding of themselves and their world.”
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
79°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dale Enterprise, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Weyers Cave, VA
Elevation
1,199 ft
Nearest Airport
SHD
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 91 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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97
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Runway
- Date
- September 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Runway?
- Run the Runway is a running race held in Weyers Cave, Virginia on September 13, 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?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Weyers Cave, Virginia at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Runway?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Runway
Sep 13, 2026