Experience a truly unique running adventure at the Run the Runway 5K, hosted by the Utah State University Aviation Program. This engaging event on September 12, 2026, offers participants the rare opportunity to run on an actual runway at the Logan-Cache Airport, a surface typically reserved for aircraft. The course is notably flat and straight, providing a fast track for those chasing a personal best, though some runners have noted the long, uninterrupted view can make the distance feel challenging.

Beyond the distinctive setting, the Run the Runway 5K and accompanying 1-mile Family Fun Run support a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the Frank de León Comprés Memorial Scholarship for USU Aviation Students. Top finishers even have a chance to win a discovery flight in an aircraft, with additional flight opportunities available through raffle prizes, adding an extra layer of excitement to your race day. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with the 5K starting promptly at 9:00 AM and the Family Mile at 9:10 AM, all taking place with check-in at the USU Aviation Hangar.

Runners can anticipate typical race day conditions in Logan, UT, with comfortable temperatures ranging from a low of 46°F to a high of 81°F, and only a 6% chance of precipitation. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy the thrill of running where planes take flight.