Nearly 1,000 runners participate in EAA AirVenture Runway 5K in Oshkosh

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Nearly 1,000 runners participate in EAA AirVenture Runway 5K in Oshkosh
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Almost 1,000 runners participated in the EAA AirVenture Runway 5K on July 25 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The charity run commenced at 6:30 a.m. and covered a unique 3.1-mile course through the AirVenture grounds, showcasing thousands of planes. The event attracted a diverse group of participants, including first-time visitors eager to experience the race alongside the aircraft. Spectators encouraged runners as they crossed the finish line, which closed at 8 a.m.

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  • 919 runners completed the EAA Runway 5K with an average time of 1:11:05.
  • Participants included first-time visitors and returning racers with personal connections to the event.
  • The race enhanced foot traffic near the control tower and Boeing Plaza during AirVenture.
  • The event is part of the larger EAA AirVenture entertainment schedule running until July 26.
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Nearly 1,000 runners turned an Oshkosh airport runway into a race course during EAA AirVenture’s Runway 5K Saturday morning, July 25.

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