Run • Walk • Stroll
6th Annual
Airport Runway Run at San Carlos Airport
Certified 5K/10K and 2K Fun Run
Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 8 am
Express your need for speed with a unique 2K/5K/10K event that’s fun and healthy for the whole family.
Registration now open and expected sell out soon! Event is 70% full. Register today!
Thank you for helping inspiration take flight!
Proceeds of the Airport Runway Run support Hiller Aviation Museum’s aviation and STEM programs and exhibits, which are enjoyed by thousands of youth and families annually.
Registration Options:
Standard
Standard Registration includes:
- Participant Medal
- Race T-shirt
- Goodie Bag
- Bib with Chip Timing and Eligibility for Race Awards (for 5K and 10K participants only)
- Admission to Hiller Aviation Museum on Race Day
Green
Green Registration minimizes your carbon footprint by skipping the participant medal, t-shirt, and goodie bag.
Green Registration includes:
- Bib with Chip Timing and Eligibility for Race Awards (for 5K and 10K participants only)
- Admission to Hiller Aviation Museum on Race Day
Go green and skip the swag!
Virtual
Virtual Registration includes:
- Run/Walk Your Own 2K/5K/10K Course between Sunday, May 22 – Sunday, June 5
- Upload Results to Virtual Leader Board
- Pick Up Shirt/Medal/Goodie bag on Saturday, June 4 (11 am – 4 pm) at Sports Basement in Redwood City or Select $14 Ship My Swag (Items shipped on 6/8/22)
- Printable Bib and Certificate Sent by Email
Participate from anywhere with Virtual Registration!
Explorer Sponsors
With support from Mark Jon Bluth
Advanced Packet Pickup
For Standard, Green, and Virtual Registrants
Highly Recommended!
Saturday, June 4, 11 am – 4 pm
Sports Basement, 202 Walnut St., Redwood City, CA 94063
Participants will receive up to 11% off (Basementeers 20% off) all in-store purchases* during packet pickup hours! *some exclusions apply
Participant Medal
A new 2022 medal is included with each STANDARD and VIRTUAL Registration (but not with green registration).
Like an aircraft on takeoff, you will traverse the length of the entire 2,600 foot runway of San Carlos Airport. This is one of the most unique running, walking, and strolling experiences in the Bay Area.
Check out this drone video from last year’s event!
Adventurer Sponsors
With support from Rick Gostyla & Sally Puccini
Race Day Info for Standard and Green Registrants:
Rules
- Runners and walkers only permitted on the course. Strollers ok. No pets, skateboards, bikes, or roller blades permitted.
- Walkers, please start at the back of the pack. Walkers welcome on the 2K and 5K. Walking is not recommended on the 10K, as participants must complete the course within 90 minutes.
- Entry fees are nonrefundable. If you are unable to participate, you may transfer your registration to another participant.
Courses
5K and 10K are certified races with chip timing.
2K is a fun run.
The start and finish to all three races is at Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070.
The 2K and 5K are entirely paved roads, while the 10K is split between trail and paved roads.
5K/10K Awards
Prizes for the overall men’s and women’s first place winners of the 5K and 10K:
- A $125 gift certificate to Sports Basement,
- A one-year Individual Museum Membership,
- Your Name on the Museum’s Highway 101 LED Marquee the day after the race!
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age division of the 5K/10K: Special Edition Airport Runway Run & Hiller Aviation Museum Sunglasses
5K/10K Age Divisions
• 12 and under
• 13 – 19
• 20 – 29
• 30 – 39
• 40 – 49
• 50 – 59
• 60 and up
2K is an untimed Fun Run.
Your support makes a difference!
Proceeds of the Airport Runway Run benefit Hiller Aviation Museum, a 501c3 nonprofit educational organization that provides science and aviation programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I arrive on Race Day?
- Suggested arrival time is 7 to 7:30 am.
- Doors open at 7 am on Sunday, June 5. Races begin at 8 am. Latecomers cannot be accommodated.
- Participants must be at the Start/Finish line by 8 am, or they will not be permitted onto the runway.
What’s the parking situation?
- Parking is free!
- Follow parking crew instructions to best available parking.
- Allow up to 15 minutes to park and walk to the Museum.
What will the outdoor Start/Finish Zone include?
- Gear Check
- Sponsor Fair
- Kids Bounce House
- Post-race Water and Bananas
Should I go to Advanced Packet Pickup?
Yes, Advanced Packet Pickup is highly recommended for everyone. Make your Race Day morning a breeze by stopping by Sports Basement in Redwood City on Saturday, June 4 between 11 am and 4 pm to pick up your bib. For standard and virtual registrants, you may also pick up your medal, t-shirt, and goodie bag.
Remember, participants will receive up to 11% off (Basementeers 20% off) all in-store purchases* during packet pickup hours! *some exclusions apply
Who needs to register?
All participants with feet on the runway should register and have a bib. Registration is not required for those in a stroller/carrier.
Can I visit Hiller Aviation Museum after the race?
Yes, your race bib entitles you to Race Day admission to Hiller Aviation Museum. Just show your bib for same-day re-entry. The Museum is open until 5 pm. For more info and hours for special museum activities–such as Flight Sim Zone, Drone Plex, and Invention Lab–please click here.
More Questions?
Please contact Rebecca Duran at duran@hiller.org or 650-654-0200 x203.
