2026 MGM Runway 5K

The Montgomery Regional Airport is excited to host its second annual Runway 5K. The MGM Runway 5K is on a closed course located on the airfield with roughly four miles of runway. Racers will run on Taxiway Bravo, Delta, Echo, and Runway 3-21 south, which are all located beside our active Runway 3-21. Runners will have a chance to run beside aircraft and get a close-up view of aircraft landing and taking off. The uniqueness of this event allows runners to experience the airport grounds, amazing views of the MGM terminal and participate in a 5K race like no other! You must register as a runner to participate. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Children 5 and under free with registered adult. The race will be limited to the first 500 participants. Early registration is encouraged! Registered participants will be able to run or walk the runway.

Early Bib Pick-up

Thursday, May 28
10 am-4 pm River Region United Way
624 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL 36101

Friday, May 29
10 am-4 pm River Region United Way
624 South Perry Street Montgomery, AL 36101

Saturday, May 30
6 am – 7:20 am Late Registration / Packet pick-up, MGM Intermodal Building (Taxi Building)
4448 Selma Highway, Montgomery, Al 36108

Race Day Registration Hours

6:00 am - 7:00 am

IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDER -
All participants in the MGM Runway 5K must be at the starting line by 7:30 AM . Please note that no runners will be allowed to start the race after 7:45AM. Participants must ride the provided shuttle to access the racecourse.  Race Day Registration will close at 7:00 am. 

Awards will be given to the fastest overall male and female. Age Group Awards will also be given to the following age groups:  14 & U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, , 70-74, 75+.

Overall awards based on gun time, age group awards based on chip time.

Course Information

Racers will run on Taxiway Bravo, Delta, Echo, and Runway 3-21 south, which are all located beside our active Runway 3-28.

IMPORTANT RACE DAY REMINDER -
All participants in the MGM Runway 5K must be at the starting line by 7:30 AM sharp. Please note that no runners will be allowed to start the race after 7:45 AM. Participants must ride the provided shuttle to access the racecourse.   

Please check back for the updated runners guidebook.

If you would like to sponsor our event, please follow this link and look at the pdf below.