The City of Laredo, the International Airport and the Parks and Recreation Department invite the athletic/fitness/running community to participate in the upcoming, 3^rd annual Runway Run 5k. The race will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. hosted at the Old Airport Terminal (Signature Flight Support Building) located at 4805 Maher Ave. Participants will have the ability to run among active runways and will get to see commercial and general aviation aircrafts taking off and landing during the race.

Registration is now available as follows:

• Early Registration: 5k -$35 & 1K – $10
• Day of event: 5K- $45 & 1K- $15

*Special rate for City of Laredo and Public Safety Employees 

Several prizes will be awarded, including a Trip for 2 for the overall male and female winners courtesy of Allegiant. Age groups will be male and female in the following divisions: (14 and under), (15 – 19), (20 – 29), (30 – 39), (40 – 49), (50 and over). This will be a chip-timed race and participants under the age of 18 are not eligible for the overall prizes per amateur status. Swag will be available: the first 500 participants will receive a shirt, a special finisher’s medal, and a timing bib.

For all pre-registered participants, packet pick-up will be available on Friday, October 6, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the site of the race; registration confirmation and a valid picture ID will be required. Packet pick-up will also be available on the day of the race, starting at 6:00 A.M. Free parking will be available at El Metro Park and Ride on Hillside Rd. and Thomas Ave. Important notice: attendants cannot get to the race from the main airport terminal.

For more information, the community can visit the Parks & Recreation main website: https://laredoparksandrec.com/ or to pre-register, visit: https://laredorunway5krun.itsyourrace.com/register/.