Dulles 5K/10K on the Runway

This is your opportunity for the flattest, fastest course in the area! The runway will be closed off for runners to experience a unique look at the airport grounds, something you do not get to do every day! Run past planes and along the actual landing strip on this certified looped course.

Race Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025. The event will feature both a 5K, starting at 7:30 a.m., and a 10K to start at 7:40 a.m. The 10k will run the entire length of the runway.

Please allow time to park, walk through the museum and to the starting line, it is important to start each race on time. 

All participants must be able to complete the chosen course and be off the runway by 9:00 a.m. so that it can be reopened for aircraft traffic. To allow for extra time, the final 1/2 mile will be on a connector, so provided you are off the air strip and beyond the final checkpoint by 9:00 a.m., you will have plenty of time to finish. We haven't had a runner unable to finish the course yet.

We plan to have water stations along the course; however, you are encouraged to carry your own water, if needed. 

Registration Fee: Sign up early! There is a limit of 2,500 runners.  

5K: $40 per participant through June 30; $45 through August 31, $50 until the race sells out or the race starts. 

10K: $50 per participant through June 30; $55 through August 31; $60 until the race sells out or the race starts. 

All participants must register online and in advance to coming to packet pick up.  

All race proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Virginia, the Committee for Dulles Community Outreach, and the Washington Airports Task Force, all 501c3 nonprofit organizations closely affiliated with Dulles Airport.

Swag: Participants registered prior to September 1, 2025, will be guaranteed 2025 Dulles 5K/10K tech t-shirts. All others will be given shirts on a first-come first-served basis. All finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind finishers medal.

Awards:
Top male and top female for both races will each receive a certificate from United Airlines, Dulles Airport's hub carrier, good for a round-trip anywhere that United flies in the continental United States; Alaska; Caribbean; Canada; Mexico and Central America, plus a weekend overnight stay for two at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott!

Awards will also be given to the top male and female finishers for each race in the following age groups; 12 & under, 13-17, 18-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71 & over. 

All awards must be claimed within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the race.