Culpeper Airport 5k

About the Event

The Culpeper Airport 5k returns for its 2026 edition on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hosted at the Culpeper Regional Airport in Brandy Station, VA, this event offers a unique opportunity for participants to "run the runway" on a course known for being exceptionally fun, flat, and fast. Organized by Travis Bishop, the race provides a scenic aviation backdrop and welcomes a wide range of participants, from competitive runners chasing personal bests to families enjoying a morning stroll.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Age Category
Runway 5K	5 km	8:00 AM	All Abilities / Strollers Welcome
Virtual Options	5 km	Flexible	Remote Participants

Participation and Logistics

The race is centered at 12517 Beverly Ford Rd, utilizing the airport’s paved surfaces for a smooth racing experience. Walkers and those with strollers are explicitly invited to join the 8:00 AM start. For those participating remotely, virtual options are available with varying levels of commemorative swag. As the event takes place within an active airport facility, participants are encouraged to follow all on-site directional signage and arrive early to ensure a prompt departure on the runway course.

Registration Deadlines

Online registration is currently active through Friday, March 27, 2026. While last-minute registration is available on race day (March 28), participants are encouraged to sign up by March 27 to avoid the final price increase. Please note that the "Virtual with Medal and Shirt" registration tier closed on March 17 to accommodate logistics. For any specific queries regarding airport access or volunteer roles, event contact Travis Bishop can be reached via the official registration portal. The airport is conveniently located for participants traveling from Culpeper or the surrounding Northern Virginia region.

Races Offered

5K

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5km

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$33.63

Virtual with Medal

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.82

Virtual with Medal and Shirt Closed

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5km

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$33.63

Virtual without Medal/Shirt

Mar 28, 2026

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Distance — 5km

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$12.28

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Brandy Station.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.8° / 15.8°

wb_sunny -0.3° / 11.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 59.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.8° / 15.8°

wb_sunny -0.3° / 11.8°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 59.9%

About Brandy Station

Learn more about the host city, Brandy Station.

Brandy Station is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 United States census with a population of 191. The community’s name is traditionally traced to a tavern sign advertising brandy.