Join us on the runway as we bring back the John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk this September! Participants will receive a t-shirt, commemorative medal and swag bag. Proceeds will be donated to Honor Flight Columbus, a nonprofit organization that provides senior veterans with a day in the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor. Our previous three races have raised over $170,000 combined, and this year we’re aiming to fund a full flight for veterans once again.
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Free race day parking will be at the Airside Business Park (4510 Bridgeway Ave., Columbus, OH 43219) directly across from the Airfield Maintenance Facility. Carpooling with your friends and family is encouraged.
7:30 AM - Race day packet pickup will begin. There will be no race day registration.
8:45 AM - Packet pickup closes and participants must be at the start line for a safety briefing.
9:00 AM - The John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk takes off! No late starts will be allowed.
10:00 AM - Awards! Draw raffle winners.
10:30 AM - Race is finished, all participants, volunteers, and staff must be off of the course.
- Bags and backpacks will not be permitted on-site
- No pets are permitted on-site
- Only registered participants wearing bib numbers are allowed on the course. Non-registered spectators can greet participants at the finish line.
- Pursuant to ORC 2923.1212 deadly weapons or dangerous ordnances of any kind are not permitted on the premises
To ensure safety, all participants must remain on the marked course/pavement. All packages, participants, and spectators are subject to screening upon entering the race staging area. Strollers will be permitted on the course and are also subject to inspection. Children riding in strollers must remain in the strollers for the duration of the race. Only children who are registered for the event will receive medals and bibs.
Enter to win 2 round-trip tickets for Spirit! Each raffle entry is $10, cash or credit, with proceeds going to Honor Flight Columbus. Airline terms and conditions apply and the winner does not need to be present to win. The drawing will be held immediately following the awards.
The event will be held rain or shine. The race may be canceled in the event of severe weather or other factors preventing the safe operation of the airport and race. In the event of cancellation, refunds will not be given.
Registered participants will receive a t-shirt, a finisher medal, a race bag, and other goodies!
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Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the John Glenn International Runway 5K Run & Walk.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
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