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Chico Air Museum RUN THE RUNWAY! 5K and One Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT

Location
Chico, CA
165 Ryan Avenue, 95973
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run the runway at Chico Regional Airport for a truly unique 5K or one-mile timed race, supporting the Chico Air Museum.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

This event offers a unique chance to run a timed 5K or one-mile race directly on the main runway at Chico Regional Airport. Experience the thrill of speed on an actual aircraft runway, a rare opportunity for runners, joggers, and walkers alike. The event supports the Chico Air Museum, a non-profit aviation and space museum, which will be open for free admission after the race. Celebrate Chico's rich aviation history while enjoying a distinctive running experience.

What to expect

Experience a timed 5K or one-mile run/walk on an active airport runway. Compete for overall and age group medals. Enjoy free admission to the Chico Air Museum after your race.

Standout details

  • Run on an actual airport runway
  • Timed 5K and one-mile distances
  • Supports Chico Air Museum
  • Overall & age group medals

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM PDT · From $32.80

    Opens Jan 27, 2026, 2:11 PM PST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM PDT · From $32.80

    Opens Jan 27, 2026, 2:11 PM PST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Do you feel the need?  The need for speed?!     If you do then this timed 1 mile run on the main runway at the Chico Regional Airport is the event for you. Or, if you want a longer race, choose the 5K option with the first mile on the runway.

The Chico Air Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit aviation and space museum located at the Chico Regional Airport. The museum is open to the public Thursdays-Sundays and charges no admission. Numerous aircraft and historical exhibits are on display, both indoors and outdoors. Volunteer docents are available to provide tours and explain the rich aviation history of Chico and Northern California.

RUN THE RUNWAY! is a timed mile and 5K for runners, joggers, and walkers which takes place on Runway 31R at the Chico Regional Airport. This is a rare and unique opportunity to run on an actual aircraft runway. Overall and age group medals will be awarded. The race ends at the Chico Air Museum which will be open to visitors following the race. Museum admission is always free.

Please come out and enjoy this special event. Thank you for supporting the Chico Air Museum.

Please Note: Runners who register after March 20th are not guaranteed a shirt. Please register in advance. There will be no race day registration.

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