PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway

The PTI 5k/10k Run on the Runway will take place on March 28, 2026, on the airport’s 9,000-foot parallel runway. This certified run benefits The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Greensboro Urban Ministry, and Open Door Ministries of High Point.

Everyone is invited to run or walk on the runway. The flat and smooth surface is ideal for achieving a personal best time, and the course is wheelchair accessible and baby stroller friendly. This event offers a unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the airport and runways, available only once a year.

Due to the secure location and safety reasons, bikes, rollerblades, and inline skates are not allowed. Additionally, dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited.

Please download the sponsorship form.

 

Why go it alone?  Join the PTI 5k/10k on the Runway Team Challenge!

Organize a group from work, your softball league, or even just friends or neighbors to form a team.  Besides supporting great charities like Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Urban Ministries and Open Door Ministries, your team can compete for our Team Challenge awards.

There will be two categories of competition: the team registering the most runners for the event (5k and 10k combined) will be awarded a trophy; the team with the best cumulative 5K time of its top five runners will be awarded a trophy. Please note, the trophies are awarded FOLLOWING the event.

There is no limit on the number of runners a company may register.

How to Set Up A Team

Create a team using the event online team registration.  CLICK HERE TO SETUP A TEAM

Yep, it’s that simple. Just create a team and invite your friends (preferably the really fast ones) to be on your team!

WHO CAN BE A TEAM CHALLENGE CAPTAIN?

Anyone! Simply recruit co‐workers and friends (heck, even your arch nemesis) to sign up for and run the PTI 5k or 10k.

FAQs

How do runners sign up for my team?

When a participant registers, they will have the opportunity to join a team. The team captain can also email their friends a direct link to register and signup for their team.

What if I register but forget to select my team/group?

You can always go back to https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/PTIRun, login and edit your registration to join an existing team.

What if two people create Teams using different names (i.e the Fab Runners and the Fabulous Runners)?

Just make sure everyone on the team edits their registration to select the one (1) team name you want. Or email us and we will place everyone on the same team and delete the duplicate team.

Can I register with a team on race day?

Sorry, the cutoff for team registration ends 48 hours before the race. You MUST register online to be on a team.

 

 

 

The 5k/10k on the runway provides a smooth and flat surface. The entire course will provide a close-up view of the airport and surrounding area from the airfield. The course is wheelchair accessible and baby stroller friendly. Given the secure location of this run and for safety reasons, bikes, roller blades and inline skates will not be allowed. Dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited.

 

 

 

NOTE FOR ALL: RUNNERS, WALKERS, SPONSORS, VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS

(EVEN RETURNING PARTICIPANTS):

Parking for the Run on the Runway will change starting in 2026. All participants will now park at the Truist Leadership Institute parking lot at 7701 Airport Center Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409.

Click Here for a Google Map Link to the Parking Lot Entrance 

 

Text Directions:

From Winston-Salem:

• Take I-40 East toward Greensboro.
• Take Exit 210 (Piedmont Parkway / Bryan Blvd).
• Turn left onto NC-68.
• Continue for approx. 1.5 miles.
• Take the exit for Cornerstone Drive and continue to the stop light.
• Turn left onto Regional Road and proceed approx. 1000 feet.
• The Truist Leadership Institute parking lot entrance will be on your left.
• Follow event signage and police to the designated parking area.

From Greensboro (via I-40 & Bryan Boulevard):

• Take I-40 West toward Winston-Salem.
• Take Exit 210 (Piedmont Parkway / Bryan Blvd).
• Turn right onto Bryan Boulevard.
• Continue for approx. 1.5 miles.
• Take the exit for Cornerstone Drive and continue to the stop light.
• Turn left onto Regional Road and proceed approx. 1000 feet.
• The Truist Leadership Institute parking lot entrance will be on your left.
• Follow event signage and police to the designated parking area.

From Greensboro (via Bryan Boulevard only):

• Take Bryan Boulevard west toward the airport.
• Continue past PTI Airport.
• Take the right exit toward NC-68 south.
• Take the first right exit for Cornerstone Drive and continue to the stop light.
• Turn left onto Regional Road and proceed approx. 1000 feet.
• The Truist Leadership Institute parking lot entrance will be on your left.
• Follow event signage and police to the designated parking area.

From High Point (via NC-68):

• Take NC-68 north toward Greensboro.
• Continue straight past I-40 for approx. 1.5 miles.
• Take the exit for Cornerstone Drive and continue to the stop light.
• Turn left onto Regional Road and proceed approx. 1000 feet.
• The Truist Leadership Institute parking lot entrance will be on your left.
• Follow event signage and police to the designated parking area.

 

Notes for Attendees:

• Event signage and volunteers will be present to guide traffic.
• Please arrive early to allow time for parking and shuttle/walk access to the runway event area.
• All participants must park at the Truist Leadership Institute — no onsite runway parking.

 

Where is parking for the Run on the Runway?

• Starting with 2026, event parking will be moved to allow for increased parking availability. Parking will be at the Truist Leadership Institute at 7807 Airport Center Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409.

Can I register on race day?

• Yes, if we have not reached our participant cap, you can register for our event!  You must use your own mobile device to register for the event.  Once we've confirmed your registration, a race bib will be assigned to you.  We cannot guarantee you a race shirt.  

Can someone else pick up my race packet?

• Yes, friends and family are welcome to pick up race packets.

How do runners sign up for my team?

• When a participant registers, they will have the opportunity to join a team.  The team captain can also email their friends a direct link to register and signup for their team. 

Who can be a team captain?

• Anyone! Simply recruit co‐workers and friends (heck, even your mailman can join in) to sign up for and run the PTI 5K or 10K.

Will I be guaranteed a shirt on race day?

• You must register at least 2 weeks prior to race day for shirt guarantee.  

What if I register but forget to select my team/group?

• You can always go back to https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/PTIRun, login and edit your registration to join an existing team.

What if two people create Teams using different names (i.e the Fab Runners and the Fabulous Runners)?

• Just make sure everyone on the teams edits their registration to select the one (1) team name you want. Or email us at info@junction311.com and we will combine team and delete the duplicate.

Can I register with a team on race day?

• Yes. You MUST register online to be on a team.

Will gear/bag check be available at race site?

• Yes! We will keep your personal items safe while you race! Once you've finished your epic finish, show us your bib and pick up your gear!

Where can I pick up my award if I was unable to stay for award ceremony?

• Awards can be picked up at the airport authority office (1000A Ted Johnson Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27409) during normal business hours, for two weeks following the event.

How long is the Kids Dash?

• The Kids Dash is a 100-yard run.

Who is eligible to run in the Kids Dash?

• Any child who is 12-years-old and under can participate in the Kids Dash.

 

NEW FOR 2026, you have 2 options for receiving your race day packet:

1. Have packet(s) mailed to you

2. Pick up packet(s) at two locations PRIOR TO RACE DAY

NOTE: There will be NO PACKET PICKUP ON RACE DAY starting in 2026

 

If you choose to have your packet mailed to you and you've already registered, please email: Anjali Shah shaha@gsoair.org with the name(s) and address for those registered.

• NOTE: There is a charge of $10 for every packet mailed (e.g., 3 race day packets mailed to the same address = $30)

• If you are a TEAM CAPTAIN, please email Anjali Shah shaha@gsoair.org and set up a call to discuss packet mailings.

 

If you choose to pick up your race day packet, you may pick it up from either location. 

• You may pick up packets for friends and family.

 

PACKET PICKUP LOCATIONS:

• Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Fleet Feet High Point

  2762 Highway 68 North High Point, NC 27265

 

• Friday March 27, 2026, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  PTI Airport - 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway, Greensboro, NC 27409

  Departure Terminal - Entrance Door 4 

  Free Parking

 

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP (SATURDAY)

• There will be no packet pickup on race day

• There will be same day registration, in the event parking lot - CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS

• Same day registration will end promptly at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026

 

Note that starting with 2026, event parking is moving to the Truist Leadership Institute at 7807 Airport Center Dr, Greensboro, NC 27409. With this change, there will be more parking availability and will increase the shuttle ride, so it's even more important to arrive well ahead of the start of the event.

Upon arrival, please follow special event signs and police guidance to the designated parking area.

From the parking area, participants and volunteers will be shuttled over to the runway. You cannot access the runway via walking and must ride a shuttle to the runway.

The first shuttle bus for runners will depart the parking area at 7:30 a.m. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to your race start time; earlier arrival is permitted. Shuttles will continue to run until end of event.

 

 

PLEASE ALLOW YOURSELF 30 MINUTES TIME TO GET THE SHUTTLE TO THE RACE SITE

 

• 7:15 - 8:30 am - Race day registration/Check-in from the event parking lot

• 8:00 - 8:45 am - Team Photos

• 9:00 am - 10K Timed Run start

• 9:20 am - 5K Timed Run start

• 9:25 am - Untimed 5K Walk/Run Start

• 10:00 am - Kids 100-Yard Dash

• 10:15 am - Awards Ceremony

 

 

Lace Up for a Cause That Takes Off!

Experience the thrill of racing down PTI’s runway, while helping feed families across the Triad. Join runners, sponsors, and volunteers fueling hunger relief!

Register or sponsor today! Every step and every dollar helps food banks in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point fight hunger in our community.

PTI 5K/10K Run on the Runway

Presented by Bethany Medical / Lenny Peters Foundation

is a proud participant of

The Race Series, powered by Junction 311 Endurance Sports, is THE race series in the Triad! All the best races are included in the 2026 lineup, and when you run just one of these races, you're automatically entered into the series and on your way to winning some great prizes!

In addition to individual scoring, the Race Series now has a TEAM COMPONENT...all the more reason to rally friends and family to join you on your quest to conquer the course! To find out more about all series races and individual plus team scoring, visit the website here.

 

Series Highlights

• Participate in 5 races in the series calendar year to be eligible for awards (in person)
• Run as many races as you can. We will score all of your races.
• Awards presented to the top 3 male and female overall and age group
• Special invitations to ongoing series socials, gatherings and special events through the year
• End of season celebration for all series qualifiers
• Over $5000 worth of awards and prizes

All ages, levels and abilities are invited to participate in the PTI Run on the Runway & Walk to Fight Hunger.

 

For those interested in preparing themselves for race day we are happy to share some great training options.
*Register to train and receive a discount on your race registration through your training program!

 

In Pursuit Running                                                                                            
Starting February 15! A personalized plan that starts in Feb and Ends in May with PTI kicking things off!  
For more information & to register Group Coaching — In Pursuit Running   

 

Crazy Running
Our in person adult training group brings the fun of Crazy Running and the knowledge and passion of our experienced coaches together in a way that will both challenge and encourage you to reach your race goals!            
For more information or to register visit Greensboro | Crazy Running

                                                  

 

 

Whether you are new to the 5K or 10K distances, looking at getting back into the sport, going for a personal best, or seeking additional guidance and accountability, we support what works best for you and have lots of great options we are proud to share!

The untimed 5k Walk to Win Against Hunger is back!  For just $25, participants can register for the Walk to Win Against Hunger, which will be an untimed walk/run held on the airport runway at the same time as the 5k/10k run. Participants in the Walk to Win Against Hunger are asked to create a fundraising page when they register and to recruit as many sponsors as possible. The individual with the highest dollar level of sponsors will win prize(s).

Our beneficiaries are Second Harvest Food Bank, High Point Open Door Ministries, and Greensboro Urban Ministry.  One in six people (more than 351,000) in Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC’s 18-county service area is food insecure, living with uncertainty about where their next meal will come from. Your contributions will help solve this problem and all donations stay local!

Sign Up!

 

Overall Awards

Overall awards for the Run on the Runway - Top 3 female and male for both the 5K and 10K (12 winners total) - are determined BY GUN TIME, meaning the first runners to physically cross the finish line.

All other age group awards are determined by chip time, which starts when you cross the start line and reflects your true running time. Your bib will have a timing chip included.

• Please wear your race bib on the front pinned to your outermost clothing. Do not cover with a vest or belt.
• The Walk To Win Against Hunger and Kids 100-Yard Dash are untimed and your bib will not include a timing chip.

Additional Awards will be presented to the following categories:

There are additional prizes for the Top Female and Male Overall in both the 5k and 10k (4 total awards)

Plus, the Top 3 in each Age Group

Age Groups*: 0-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

* NOTE: The Race Director reserves the right to combine age groups.

PLEASE NOTE: Timed 5k, timed 10k, and Walk to Win Against Hunger participants are slated to receive a custom race t-shirt with their registration during packet pickup. While we cannot guarantee a race shirt, participants who register at least two weeks before race day are much more likely to receive one.

• Kids 100-Yard Dash participants do not receive a custom race t-shirt with their registration, however a t-shirt may be purchased separately when registering for the Kids Dash event.

 

5k Run - Timed: T-Shirt

Walk to Win Against Hunger: T-Shirt

10k Run - Timed: T-Shirt