Parks & Recreation
Hastings, Nebraska 68901 (402) 461-2324
5K on the Runway
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Presented by Hastings Parks & Recreation, benefiting the Hastings Airport Association.
Location: Hastings Airport
3106 West 12th Street
Hastings, NE 68901
Description
Take off on Saturday, September 19th, for the 2026 5K on the Runway at the Hastings Airport! Coordinated by Hastings Parks & Recreation and benefiting the Hastings Airport Association, this unique event will give runners an up-close look at our local airport, all while having fun and supporting a great organization.
At 8:00am, join other runners on a route along the Hastings Airport main runway and taxiway, as well as the secondary runway. The course will run past the main airport apron that will have airplanes to view, and the event will begin and end on the 99's Compass Rose on the terminal ramp! (For more information about the International Women's Aviation Organization the 99's, click here!--Hastings has the only one in Nebraska)
A portion of registration proceeds will benefit the Hastings Airport Association:
The Hastings Airport Association encompasses all of the businesses and tenants on the field. They promote and advocate for our aviation community in Hastings. Proceeds from this event will also be used to fund the 2027 Nebraska State Fly-In and Airshow that the Hastings Airport will be hosting.
Date and Location:
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Hastings Airport, 3106 West 12th Street.
The 5K run will begin at 8:00am.
Registration:
The 5K run registration fee is $35 until September 4th, 2026, and $45 afterwards.
Register by September 9th to guarantee your shirt size. We will order extras but will be at a first come, first pick basis.
Shirts are while supplies last, and after September 9th, shirts cannot be guaranteed.
Last Minute Registration:
If you decide to join the fun at the last minute, your very last opportunity to do so will be at Packet Pick-Up at the Hastings Community Center on Friday, September 18th, from 1:00pm-7:00pm. No registrations will be allowed on Saturday, September 19th.
Awards:
First place medals will be given to winners in each age bracket who have participated in the 5K run. Age Groups (1st male and female in each group):
1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-99
Results and Timing:
Timing will be provided by Precision Race Results.
See the results here!
Please note: ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE
Race Day:
There will be no cancellations for inclement weather. We will delay the start if there is lightning within eight miles of the Airport.
Parking:
It is highly encouraged you ride with family members or friends to save parking spots. Parking will be available in the median between the roadways leading to the terminal. Please fall in line with the closest parked vehicle upon arrival.
Maps:
Course Map | Event Map
Race Rules:
- Participants must follow instructions as given from all event officials including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, police officers and City of Hastings employees throughout the duration of the event.
- All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner during their participation.
- The event bib number is to be worn as issued and attached to clothing on the front of the body. No participant shall be permitted to participate in the City of Hastings 5K on the Runway without a bib number.
- The use of music players, video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras or any similar devices by participants while in the event is not recommended due to possibility of leaving devices behind on runways--please remember your devices if you choose to use them.
- Baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled device will not be permitted on the City of Hastings 5K course.
- Animals will not be allowed to join participants for this event.
- Participants must begin the event at the official start time.
- Participants in the City of Hastings 5K on the Runway must wear the timing chip as provided.
- The course will remain open until 9:30am. At 11:00am, the event is concluded.
Sponsors for the 2026 5K on the Runway
Title Sponsor - Adams County Visitors Bureau
Would you like to volunteer?
You don't have to run to be part of the excitement! Volunteers contribute to the success of the event and can still feel it, see it, do it even if not covering miles in the race as part of the running pack.