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Runway Race: 1,000+ Runners Take Flight at AirVenture
26 Jul
Summary
- Nearly 1,000 runners participated in a unique charity race.
- The 5K course wound through Wittman Regional Airport's grounds.
- Many participants found the experience of running among planes memorable.
On July 25, nearly 1,000 participants embraced an unusual race course, transforming Wittman Regional Airport into the site of the EAA AirVenture Runway 5K. The 3.1-mile charity run commenced early on the second-to-last day of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, guiding runners through the expansive AirVenture grounds.
Runners slowed their pace to absorb the sight of thousands of aircraft meticulously parked across Wittman Regional Airport. This unique setting attracted a diverse group, from first-time EAA visitors like Shelby Hyatt, who traveled to join her father, to families for whom the race has become an annual tradition. Participants noted the memorable experience of running among the planes.
The event briefly saw increased foot traffic around key areas like the control tower. Official results indicated 919 finishers, with an average completion time of 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 5 seconds. Spectators lined parts of the course, cheering enthusiastically as runners approached the finish line, adding to the event's spirited atmosphere.
