Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K
About this race
Join the Colorado Ninety-Nines Chapter for our Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K, created to honor women who took flight and never looked back.
This isn’t just a race, it’s a celebration of courage, history, and the future of women in aviation.
Run, walk, jog, hike, treadmill or hit the trails from anywhere in the world. Staying active is an important part of being a pilot and supporting mental health.
Whether you’re a pilot, aviation enthusiast, supporter, or simply someone who loves a good cause, you’re invited to be part of this meaningful event.
Proceeds support the Colorado Ninety-Nines Chapter’s:
- Aviation scholarships
- Education and community programs
- Outreach to future women pilots
When you register, you’re not just logging miles, you’re helping the next generation of women get cleared for takeoff.
Registration Includes:
- Official Clear for Takeoff race bib
- Commemorative race shirt
- Finisher medal
- Plus, automatic entry to win a personalized Pink Lift Flight Bag or Women's Airfoil Jacket from Flight Outfitters.
How it works:
1. Register for the event
2. Complete your 5K anytime during the event week
3. Submit your time
Share your experience using #99sClearForTakeoff
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Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K
Register today and complete your virtual 5K on your own schedule between Monday, July 20th – Sunday, July 27th! Every participant receives an aviation-themed race bib, commemorative shirt, and finisher medal, shipped directly to you. When you register you are automatically entered into a raffle to win either a personalized Pink Lift Flight Bag or Women's Airfoil Jacket from Flight Outfitters. Run, walk, hike, or treadmill and share your journey online—post photos and don't forget to tag us #ClearForTakeoff5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Colorado Springs, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 8:20 PM local time (MDT) in Colorado Springs on July 20, 2026 — 14h 30m of daylight.
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2026 results — Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K
Clear for Takeoff Virtual 5K · 10 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Yorga | 25:24 | 8:12 /mi |
| 2 | Alanna Schodowski | 29:59 | 9:40 /mi |
| 3 | Katie Palmer | 32:47 | 10:35 /mi |
| 4 | Kate Yorga | 34:09 | 11:01 /mi |
| 5 | Laurie Palmer | 40:16 | 12:59 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 120 Colorado Springs events
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