5K on the Runway benefiting the P47 Foundation INC

It is presented by the Evansville Wartime Museum, the P-47 Foundation and the
Evansville Regional Airport with our title sponsor, the Liberty Federal Credit Union.

How exciting it will be to run on our airport runway!!!!
Take off on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for the 2026 5K on the Runway presented by the
title sponsor, Liberty Federal Credit Union, benefiting the Evansville -47
Foundation, Inc. giving runners a unique view of the airport and the Evansville
Wartime Museum, while having fun and supporting a great, local organization.

At 9am join hundreds of runners and walkers as they take off from the Evansville
Wartime Museum with supporters cheering everyone along. The route will take you along the
Evansville Regional Airport runways, taxiways, and ramps, while catching a glimpse at the Air
Traffic Control Tower and the Airport Safety Department. You will see the Evansville built P-47
Thunderbolt, “Hoosier Spirit II," as well as the 1943 Chrysler M4AF Sherman Tank, “Rosie’s
Revenge.”

You will be Making a difference:
All proceeds from the 5K on the Runway will support the mission of the P-47 Foundation
by protecting and procuring in perpetuity the P-47 Thunderbolt in an effort to honor those
who served and to educate current and future generations in the sense of community price,
recognition and respect attributed to all who sacrificed in the name of Freedom.
Stick around afterwards for award presentations, delicious food, coffee, and vendors with their
running apparel and other community programs.

Date and Location:
Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the
Evansville Wartime Museum,
7503 Petersburg Road,
Evansville, IN 47725.

5K run will be at 9am

 1 mile will be held at 8:45 am. 

The Kid’s Dash race will be held at 8:30 am.  

Breeze Airways Drawing
Back again this year, Breeze Airways is offering a prize of two roundtrip flight vouchers to one lucky race event participant and their guest.  Every registered race participant will be automatically entered into the drawing, which will be held immediately following the race events.

Museum Tickets

Race registrants are provided an exclusive offer to purchase discounted tickets during online event registration to visit Evansville Wartime Museum from race date through 30 days post-event. Tickets are only $5 per person and are available for event participants and your guests. Children ages 5 and under are free. Discounted museum tickets will also be available on race day at the door.
Tickets are valid until June 1st.

Registration and Entry Fee:
The 5K run/walk and the 1 mile walk registration will have a “SWEETHEART” of a deal with registration fees at $25 until February 14th
and $30 afterwards.  

From April 30 to May 2, 2026, the registration fee increases to $35. Registration for both events includes event t-shirts. 

Register by April 2, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size.
We will order extras, but they will only be available on a first come, first pick basis.

Shirts are while supplies last, and after April 2nd, shirts cannot be guaranteed.

The Kid’s Dash registration fee is $5 and includes a participation medal.
Youth t-shirts are $12 and available online during registration through April 2, 2026. 

Registration on Race Day:
If you decide to join the fun at the last minute, you may register on the north side of the
Evansville Wartime museum on race day from 7:00 to 8:15 am.
You may pay by cash or check and the cost is $ 35.00.

Packet Pickup:

It is highly encouraged you to pick up your packet on Friday, May 1, 2026.

T-shirts, race bib numbers, and registration packets will be available for pickup
on Friday, May 1, 2026, between 11 am to 6pm and on
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7 am to 8:15am at the

Evansville Wartime Museum,
7503 Petersburg Rd,
Evansville, IN 47725.

Kid’s Dash:

Children ages 1 - 9 are invited to participate in the Kid’s Dash.
The Kids’ Dash heats begin at 8:30 am. All finishers of the Kid’s Dash will receive a medal.
1–3-year-olds- 50 meters
4-6-year-olds- 100 meters
7- l9-year-olds- 150 meters.
The cost is $5 per child and includes a medal after each heat. Youth t-shirts are $12 and available online for purchase through April 2, 2026. 

Awards:

First place trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female runners in the 5K race event.

Age Groups  (First place medals will be given to the male and female winners in the 5K race event in each age bracket.)
1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-99

Results and Timing:
The 5K runners and the 5K runners/walkers will be chip timed. Race results will be available
online immediately following the event. Participants will receive results via email if an email
address is provided on your entry form.

Please note: ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-
TRANSFERABLE.

The race will be officially timed by “To the Finish.”
Results will be posted at www.tothefinishtiming.com.

Race Day:
The race must go on!!! There will be no cancellations for inclement weather. 
We will delay the start if there is lightning in the immediate area.

Parking:

It is highly encouraged you ride with family members or friends to save parking spots.
Parking is available from 7am to 12pm at the
SRG Global (the Former Whirlpool Building) at the corner of St. George Rd and HWY 41 North, Evansville, IN 
and at Anchor Industries at 7701 Hwy 41 North, Evansville, IN.  

Shuttle service will be provided from these locations to Evansville Wartime Museum. It is highly encouraged you arrive early. 

Handicap parking will be available at the Evansville Wartime Museum for accessibility purposes; however, notification of this need for a handicap parking spot must be sent to Cathy Renner, Chair and Director of Development for the P-47 Foundation at    crenner@p47foundation.org


We will also be providing plastics bags for your valuables such as car keys or extra clothing used to warm up in after you leave the drop off location at either Whirlpool or Anchor Industries.  We are not held responsible for any loss or theft of valuables but there will be in a secure building location outside the Evansville Wartime Museum for your convenience.  There will be a notice outside the building releasing us of any responsibility, and a volunteer will be located outside the building for the duration of the event. 

Young Eagles Flights for Children ages 8-17
Following the event starting at 11am at United Companies Air Center, EAA Chapter 21 will sponsor
free flights for children ages 8-17 through the Young Eagles Program.  

Limited Seats available.  Must Sign Up online before the event.
To sign up and for more information:
https://chapters.eaa.org/eaa21/young-eagles

Race Contact Information:
Cathy Renner, Chair and Director of Development for the P-47 Foundation at   crenner@p47foundation.org
Leslie Fella, Co-Chair and Marketing Director at Evansville Regional Airport at    lfella@flyevv.com