Name: Fifth Annual Run the Runway 5K - AGS
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Augusta

About the Event

Sign up to run on Augusta Regional Airport's runway during the 2026 Run the Runway! This unique 5K and Kids Fun Run is sure to give you an unforgettable running experience unlike any other 5K in the area!

AGS strives to be a strong community partner in unique and impactful ways. This year, AGS will host its 5th Annual “Run the Runway” event, benefiting America's Warrior Partnership, an Augusta-based nonprofit organization that partners with communities to prevent veteran suicide.

With our strong military presence in the Augusta River Region, we selected this nonprofit due to its commitment to improving the quality of life for veterans and to end veteran suicide by empowering local communities to serve them proactively and holistically before a crisis occurs.

Early Registration is $30.00. Children 8-12 are $25.00. Children 7 and under are $12.00. Children 7 and under will be able to participate in a fun run and will receive a t-shirt as well. Prices will increase on February 1, 2026. Must register by March 1, 2026, to guarantee a race t-shirt.

Below are all the race details:

Packet Pick Up: Packet pickup will be at Fleet Feet Augusta, 229 Furys Ferry Rd, Augusta GA, from 4 PM to 6 PM on Friday, March 13th.

THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF RACE PACKET PICK UP! You or someone you designate must pick up your race packet during packet pickup the day before the race.

Day of Event Details:

Race Location: The race will be located on Lock and Dam Rd, Augusta, GA 30906. Please follow directional signage.
The address is New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park, 2116 Lock & Dam Rd. Augusta, GA 30906. Overflow parking will be available on the day of. Golf cart shuttles will be available.
Start/Finish: The race has a hard start time of 8:00 a.m. for the Fun Run, and the 5k will have a hard start of 9:00 a.m. and finish at Augusta Regional Airport & Lock and Dam Park. This route will be primarily concrete with some gravel and dirt.
Vendors will be on-site to provide water, fruit, and giveaways.
Only service animals will be allowed.
You may run or walk. Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed.
There is no rain day alternate.

Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in each age group:

8-12
13-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and up

Races Offered

Kids Registration 5K Ages 8-12

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$25.00

Kids Registration Age 7 & Under

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$12.00

Run the Runway 5K 2026

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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09:00

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

9.1° / 21.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.0° / 18.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:35

nightlight Sunset

19:35

About Augusta

Learn more about the host city, Augusta.

Augusta is a city in Georgia's Classic Heartland. Due to its location inland on the Savannah River, Augusta was a city of major strategic importance by the end of the Civil War. It was spared most of the destruction of many other southern cities, so there are many old buildings and landmarks. Augusta is also home to the Augusta National Golf Club, one of the world's most prestigious and exclusive golf clubs, which plays host to the Masters golf tournament.