Jace's 5K on the Runway is a 1-mile running event held in New London, North Carolina. Taking place on September 26, 2026, the race starts at 9:00 AM at 43222 Lowder Aviation Parkway. The entry fee is $25.00. This shorter distance makes it accessible for runners of various fitness levels, from those building base mileage to experienced athletes looking for a quick tune-up effort. If you're traveling to the area for a race weekend, this event offers a straightforward one-mile option. Book accommodations near the venue to minimize travel time on race morning and allow yourself a relaxed pre-race routine before the 9:00 AM start.
From the Race Organizer
💚✈️ Jace's 5K on the Runway ✈️💛 Running for Warrior Jace Thompson • Drive Out DIPG • Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness 📍 Location: 43222 Lowder Aviation Parkway New London, NC 28127 📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 🕘 Race Starts: 9:00 AM 🏃 Choose Your Event 💚 5K Run 🚶 1K Fun Walk 🌎 Virtual Option (Participate from anywhere!) 💚 Help Us Flood the Runway with Hope 💛 This isn't just another race—it is a day to honor Warrior Jace Thompson, celebrate courage, and stand together for every child fighting pediatric brain cancer. 💚 Wear GREEN for DIPG Awareness 💛 Wear GOLD for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Let's turn the runway into a sea of green and gold as we run, walk, remember, and fight for a future where no family hears the words, "Your child has DIPG." Every step sends a powerful message: Our children deserve better. They deserve hope. They deserve a cure. 💚 Why We Run Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is one of the deadliest forms of childhood brain cancer. It steals futures, changes families forever, and currently has no cure. Jace's legacy continues through every mile, every participant, every volunteer, and every donation. When you register, you're doing more than participating in a race you are becoming part of a movement determined to Drive Out DIPG. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking beside loved ones, pushing a stroller, or participating virtually from across the country, YOU make a difference. Together, we can give families hope and help fund research that brings us one step closer to a cure. 🏅 Awards 🏆 Top 2 Overall Male & Female Finishers in each age group: 🎖️ 0–14 🎖️ 15–19 🎖️ 20–29 🎖️ 30–39 🎖️ 40–49 🎖️ 50–59 🎖️ 60+ ❤️ Every Registration Changes Lives Your registration and donations help support: 🧠 Groundbreaking DIPG research 🏥 Life-saving treatment initiatives 👨👩👧👦 Families facing the unimaginable 🎗️ Pediatric brain cancer awareness No gift is too small. Every dollar helps fuel hope and moves us closer to a cure. 🌟 Join Us. Run With Purpose. Leave a Legacy. Bring your family. Invite your friends. Form a team. Honor a warrior. Celebrate survivors. Remember the angels. Let's fill the runway with thousands of footsteps, endless hope, and unwavering determination. 💚 Because every child deserves a future. 💛 Because love never stops fighting. 🎗️ Because together, we can Drive Out DIPG. Register today and help us make this the biggest and most meaningful Jace's 5K on the Runway yet! 💚 #DriveOutDIPG 💛 #LoveLikeJace 💚 #LiveLikeJace 🎗️ For more information please visit www.warriorjace.org
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Jace’s 5K on the Runway 1K Walk 2026 — New London, NC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to New London, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Jace’s 5K on the Runway 1K Walk 2026 — New London, NC?
Jace’s 5K on the Runway 1K Walk 2026 — New London, NC takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in New London, North Carolina.
Where is Jace’s 5K on the Runway 1K Walk 2026 — New London, NC held?
Jace’s 5K on the Runway 1K Walk 2026 — New London, NC is held at 43222 Lowder Aviation Parkway in New London, North Carolina.
Where can I find hotels near Jace’s 5K on the Runway 1K Walk 2026 — New London, NC?
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