If you're looking for a flat, fast course for your 5K PR, this is the place. It was wide open space with lots of elbow room on a straight forward out and back course. There was a slight incline at the very end.
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It was interesting to see the airport from this point of view. We watched planes taxi away from the gates. I wondered what the passengers thought when they looked out their windows and saw 2,000 people racing on the runway. Note: there was definitely jet fuel in the air near the gates; but it dissipated quickly.
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Packet pickup was a few days before the race, as well as race morning. It was easy and efficient. I snagged a headband and a coupon for free miles for a local airline at pick up.

The staging area was a party with music, food and fun BEFORE and AFTER the race. Nice shirts, fun medals, great food and wonderful on course management. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies were cool silver airplanes.

We lucked out with the weather. It was just right. I can imagine running on the tarmac would be brutal in the heat — there isn't any shade.

This race has a limited number of entries, so register early and see what running on the runway is all about. Early registration was $35. Regular registration was $40. Virtual option for $30. I recommend doing the live race. It was a lot of fun.