Join us September 12th 2026 for the Runway 5k supporting the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program. Race day sign up offered between 6 am - 7 am Start Time 7:30 am Sharp (1 hour max to complete the course, due to Runway closure per FAA) Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056 Price $30 with Shirt, $25 without shirt ( select the no shirt option during check out to save $5.00! Everyone receives a Finisher medal at the finish line. Overall 1 place finisher (M&F). Age group award for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place age groups (M&F): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Course is a USTF certified 5k starting and finishing on the Runway Water and snacks provided at the finish Packet Pick-up Friday September 11th, 2026 from 7am – 6pm @ Gastonia Municipal Airport : 1030 Gaston Day School, Gastonia, NC 28056 ***RACE SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER AUG 15TH, 2026***
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 12.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Gastonia, 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
