Ford Airport Hosting Runway 5K this Fall

Have you ever wanted to just go for a run on a runway?

Come this October, runners will have that chance at the Gerald R.  Ford International Airport. The airport announced Tuesday it will host  the Runway 5K on Saturday, Oct. 7.

The race will begin near the cargo facilities, under a runway tunnel,  loop around by the airport fire station and wrap around on Runway  8L/26R — GFIA’s general aviation runway.

The two commercial runways the airport operates will still have  traffic, so runners will see jets taking off and landing during their  run.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for runners, walkers and families  who want to come out for a Saturday morning stroll or a competitive race  and to experience a fun event on a runway that is normally only being  used for aircraft,” said GFIA President and CEO Jim Gill.

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