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

Sat April 4, 2026
Chico, CA 95973 US Directions

Events

One Mile Run/Walk

Price: $32.80
incl. $2.80 Fee
Time: 9:00AM PDT 12:00PM PDT
Registration ends April 3, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT

5K Run/Walk

Price: $32.80
incl. $2.80 Fee
Time: 9:00AM PDT 12:00PM PDT
Registration ends April 3, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT

Place

165 Ryan Avenue
Chico, CA US 95973

Description

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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