Pre- packet pickup allows registered participants to collect their race bib, tshirt, and other materials before race day, to avoid the burden of waiting in line at the event. Plus—everyone who comes to pre- packet pickup will receive an exclusive luggage tag!
Pre- Packet Pickup Information
Location: Road Runner Sports 8457 S Yosemite St.
Dates/Times: Sunday June 1, 11am-2pm | Friday June 6, 4pm-7pm
Run/walk on a runway at one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports—all to support the Centennial Airport Foundation. Last year’s event sold out fast and helped launch three new aviation scholarships. Enjoy a limited-edition race shirt, finisher medal, beer (21+), food, ice cream, aircraft displays, vendors, and access to Wings Over the Rockies™ Exploration of Flight.
When: Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Race starts at 9am and will be immediately followed by post-race festivities until 12pm.
Where: Race Start/Finish at Wings Over the Rockies™ Exploration of Flight. 13005 Wings Way, Englewood 80112.
Parking: No parking at event site (with the exception of ADA). See map below. Parking is offsite at Rocky Vista University, 8401 S Chambers Rd, Englewood, CO 80112, with shuttle buses provided to transport registered attendees.
Shuttle Bus Schedule:
Offsite Parking → To 5k Event Site
7:30am: First shuttle departs
8:45am: Last shuttle departs
Return Shuttles From 5k Event Site → Back to Offsite Parking
9:20am: Return service begins
11:45am: Last return shuttle departs Event Site
Special Appearances:
*All attendees of the event, including those who do not plan to run or walk the 5K course, are required to register for the event.
We’re thrilled to announce that Raj K. is the lucky winner of our early-bird prize — he’ll be taking to the skies for an unforgettable flight with world-class aerobatic pilot Dagmar Kress!
But the excitement doesn’t stop there!
All Runway 5K participants who complete the course will now be automatically entered into our day-of prizes to win:
Lace up! Winners will be announced at the event!
Please reach us at runway5k@centennialairport.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Gift cards provided by The Perfect Landing Restaurant will be awarded to the top racers of each category + more to come! Prize categories include:
Top 3 Male runners
Top 3 Female runners
Top Non-Binary runner
Top Age 12 & Under runner, Male and Female
Top Age 13-19 runner, Male and Female
Top Age 20-29 runner, Male and Female
Top Age 30-39 runner, Male and Female
Top Age 40-49 runner, Male and Female
Top Age 50-59 runner, Male and Female
Top Age 60-69 runner, Male and Female
Top Age 70+ runner, Male and Female
All participants must cross the finish line by 10:30am in order to reopen the runway. A shuttle will be available for those needing assistance back.
Strictly service dogs only will be allowed. Due to the airport environment, all service dogs must be on a leash at all times.
There are no refunds for this event. Proceeds will go to the Centennial Airport Foundation.
Children 3 and under can enter without registration if accompanied by a registered guest. Strollers are permitted.
A photographer will be on site and taking pictures of participants. A link to view photos will be provided soon after the race.
We encourage taking photos of your own too! Use hashtag #RunCentennial when posting to be featured on our socials!
All attendees of the event, including those who do not plan to run or walk the 5K course, are required to register for the event.