Runway 5K
Runway 5K is a running race on May 2, 2027 in Northampton, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- May 2, 2027 (274 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
*The Runway 5K is now sold out! We can't wait to see you on Sunday.*
Join us at the Northampton Airport:
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Where: Northampton Airport
What’s New This Year?
- Music by Peterson Productions and the Expandable Brass Band.
- A revamped and expanded post-race food spread.
- New giveaways and the high-flying Balsa Plane Challenge.
- Push for a PR on our newly USATF-certified course.
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
65°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Amherst, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Northampton, MA
City Elevation
150 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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Runway 5K
May 2, 2027