GJT Runway Run Series 5K & 2K

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

GRAND JUNCTION REGIONAL AIRPORT, RUNWAY 422

HELPING LOCAL NONPROFITS TAKE OFF

Join the Grand Junction Sports Commission for the first-ever GJT Runway Run Series. Run the secondary runway of the Grand Junction Regional Airport in either the 5k, 2k, or 1k distances. The 5k will kick off the day, with an adaptive wave in partnership with United Way of Mesa County. Bring the whole family and let your little jets take off in the FREE kids 1k. If that isn't enough running for a great cause, join in on some costumed canine fun with the Howl-O-Ween 2k. There will be an award for the best-dressed human and pooch.

EVENT PARTNERS

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EVENT SCHEDULE:

8:00AM - Gates Open

8:00AM-9:30AM - 5k Registration/Packet Pickup

8:00AM-10:30AM - 2k Registration/Packet Pickup
10:00AM - 5k Starts, Adaptive wave to follow
10:45AM - Kids 1K/100m

11:00AM - Howl-O-Ween 2k
11:30AM - Awards

FRIDAY Packet pickup

WHEN: Friday, October 25 | 4-7pm
WHERE: EUREKA! Science Museum
Everyone who attends Friday night's packet pickup will get free entry to the EUREKA! Science Museum

WHEN: Saturday, October 26 | 8:30-10:00am WHERE: GJT Airport, Gate 11

SATURDAY Packet pickup

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HOWL-O-WEEN DOG 2K

Bring your costumed canine and run the runway
in the best-dressed 2k of the year! There will be a costume contest and smiles for a little over a mile. Proceeds benefit the Roice-Hurst Humane Society.

CHECK OUT THESE PLANES ON THE COURSE:

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1945 TBM Avenger

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1942 Piper J-3 Cub

CMU Tech Aviation Technology Program

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Piper Pilot

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FAQ'S:

What’s included in registration?
Event t-shirt, award, cash prize for top men's/women's 5k runners, best costume (human & dog)
Will there be food on-site?
Yes! we will have a few food trucks from around the valley. Water will be provided.
What will be available on-site?
Participants will enter the marked gate and park onsite. Handicapped parking will be available closer to the race start. Restrooms will be on site as well.
How is this supporting local nonprofits?
Participants can choose one of the four nonprofits during registration to directly receive a portion of the registration fee. The proceeds of the event will be split evenly between the four groups.
How many people are expected?
We hope to see more than 1500 people participate in the event!

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