Monday, October 26, 2009

AIRPORT TO HOLD RUNWAY 5K RUN

Charlotte Douglas International Airport will hold the 3rd Annual
Runway 5K Run on Saturday, October
31, 2009, with proceeds benefiting LifeSpan.

This very exciting and unique 5K Run will take place at one of the
nation's most unique locations and busiest airports. The event
guarantees exciting views of airplanes and aircraft activity.
Participants will start this certified Run/Walk at 5020 Hangar Road
and proceed onto one of the Airport's runways. The course falls within
the Airport's fenced area and offers
a very flat and smooth surface, making it wheelchair accessible and
stroller friendly. The Runway 5K
Run is open to all runners, walkers and families. A variety of
interactive aviation displays will be on hand.
Top overall Male and Female winners will receive a pair of airline
gift cards-good towards the purchase
of airline tickets or associated travel fees.

The Runway 5K Run will begin at 8:00 a.m. for runners. The Walk will
follow at 8:02 a.m. Awards will
be given in all age groups. Free parking is available. Children ages 7
and under are free and must be
accompanied by an adult. Visit charlotteairport.com to register or
phone 704-359-RWAY(7929) for
more information.

Runway 5K Run sponsors include: Charlotte Douglas International
Airport, US Airways, JetBlue Airways,
Turner Construction, Edison Foard, Inc., The AeroClinic, Wilson Air
Center, Toyota Scion of Concord,
HMSHost, ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, Wingate by Wyndham, 107.9
The LINK,
Moneysaver.com and Carolina Printwear.