Runway 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Distance
- Runway 5k
From the Organizer
Join us September 12th 2026 for the Runway 5k supporting the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program.
Race day sign up offered between 6 am - 7 am
Start Time 7:30 am Sharp (1 hour max to complete the course, due to Runway closure per FAA)
Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056
Price $30 with Shirt, $25 without shirt ( select the no shirt option during check out to save $5.00!
Everyone receives a Finisher medal at the finish line.
Overall 1 place finisher (M&F).
Age group award for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place age groups (M&F): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course is a USTF certified 5k starting and finishing on the Runway
Water and snacks provided at the finish
Packet Pick-up Friday September 11th, 2026 from 7am – 6pm @ Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056
***RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER AUG 15TH, 2026***
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
65°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gastonia, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gastonia, NC
Population
81,632
as of 2023
Elevation
806 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 13 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Runway 5k?
- Runway 5k is a running race held in Gastonia, North Carolina on September 12, 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 Runway 5k?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina at 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Runway 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Runway 5k
Sep 12, 2026