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
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Runway 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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 the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Runway 5K?
- Runway 5K is a running race held in Northampton, Massachusetts on May 2, 2027. 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?
- Sunday, May 2, 2027 in Northampton, Massachusetts at Northampton Airport. 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
May 2, 2027