A new race for 2026!

The only race of it's kind, the Airport Night to Light  5K will take place on the tarmac and runway of Goshen Municipal airport at 7:00 am, Goshen, IN at 17229 Co Rd 42, Goshen, IN 46526. Enter at Gate 7.

We will be running on the airport runway (yes, it will be closed to airport traffic!) as the sun comes up. 

Yes, it will still be dark when the gun goes off, but the blue runway lights will light up the two lane wide area to run. The rectangular course is one mile long, connected by 300 feet of turning point and then you head back. Both the tarmac and the runway will be lined with  lights to guide you. Of course if you are used to wearing a lighted vest or headlamp with lights, that will add to the atmosphere.

What is cool is that you have this expansive view without obstruction for the sunrise!

The entire course will be paved and lit up with runway lights. 

Registration and packet pickup

Friday, October 16 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the airport, 17229 Co Rd 42, Goshen, IN 

Race morning, Saturday, October 17 from 5:30 - 6:45 am.

On race morning,  Enter through Gate 7, follow instructions to park and head towards the main building.

Walkers are welcome! Strollers are welcome!. Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs on the runway for this race.

Walk or run, we don't care...just get there for this rare opportunity! We get the entire Airport Runway for a little over one hour as they support the cause in helping to open up aviation to young people through Stay Indiana. 

And, if you just want to see this event and are not interested in running or walking the course for whatever reason, we would love you to be an active spectator as a volunteer for an hour or two.  We need help parking, checking people in, serving refreshments, and more.

Entry Fee includes: Custom Tshirt, Professional timing, finisher medal and post race refreshments. You will also have access to the warehouse, where the magic happens- high school kids are learning about  the aviation industry.

Awards:  Finisher medals for everyone!  Top 3 MF awards for 5K only. 

This race is a benefit and a promotion for Stay Indiana- providing young people access to a career in aviation- as a pilot, mechanic or airport worker. 

For most young people a career in aviation almost seems untouchable unless you come from a very wealthy family who can afford the hundreds of  hours of flight training and education that go with that career. This program provides access - an opportunity for hands on experience and time at a local airport! 

It's very, very exciting to be part of something that gives the next generation a boost forward into a lucrative career! If you know of teens that are interested in flying, but are not aware of this program, please encourage them to come out to this event and get a private look behind the scenes!

If you have friends or family that are interested in seeing the airport, we could also use active specatators for volunteers.

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