Get ready to pound the pavement on an actual airport tarmac at this year's 5th Annual Run the Runway happening Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Midland, TX—you can choose between a competitive 5K or a leisurely 1-mile fun run, both starting early in the morning at Midland Airpark. Your entry fee covers a race shirt, finisher medal, and post-race snacks, plus you'll get free admission to Fly Into Fall, an exciting community aviation festival running from 9:00 AM with planes on display, flight simulators, activities for kids, and food vendors. Arrive by 6:00 AM for packet pickup, expect the 1-mile fun run to kick off at 7:15 AM and the 5K at 7:35 AM, with everything finishing up by 9:15 AM.