Sunset Runway 5k
- Date
- September 10, 2026
- Distance
- Sunset Runway 5k · Runway Walk · Kids Run
From the Organizer
✈️ RACE THE RUNWAY 2026 ✈️
Thursday, September 10 | 6:30 PM | Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)
Ever sat on a plane and thought “What if I could run down this runway instead of fly?”
Now’s your chance.
Join us for one of the most scenic and unique races in the Southern
Tier—Race the Runway—as you take on a fast, flat course while the
sun sets behind the hills.
🌅 Two laps. Endless sunset views. One unforgettable experience.
📦 Packet Pickup:
📍 Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 10 AM – 7 PM
Confluence Running – 130 Oakdale Rd, Johnson City
📅 Race Day:
📍 Thursday, Sept. 10
4:30 PM – Day-of registration & packet pickup
6:30 PM – Race Start
🛫 The tarmac is calling—will you answer?
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
72°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Binghamton, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Johnson City, NY
Population
15,130
as of 2023
Elevation
888 ft
Nearest Airport
BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · 6 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 68 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sunset Runway 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
94
Days to train
- Race
- Sunset Runway 5k
- Date
- September 10, 2026
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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 Sunset Runway 5k?
- Sunset Runway 5k is a running race held in Johnson City, New York on September 10, 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 Sunset Runway 5k?
- Thursday, September 10, 2026 in Johnson City, New York at 2534 Airport Road, Johnson City, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sunset Runway 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Sunset Runway 5k
Sep 10, 2026