Race of The Runways 5K
About this race
The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is proud to present our 17th Anniversary Race of the Runways at the Flagler Executive Airport. This is a unique evening 5K where participants run or walk along illuminated airport runways under the searchlight of a circling helicopter. Join us Saturday evening, February 27, 2027 at 5:30 PM.
Participants are encouraged to add to the fun by wearing glow-in-the-dark clothing and accessories. Light-up costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Please, no glow sticks.
Registration and Packet Pick Up - Friday, February 26, 4:00-6:00 PM
Flagler Executive Airport
201 Airport Road
Palm Coast, FL 32164
Day of Registration Packet Pick Up
Saturday, February 27 starting at 4:15 PM
Race Fees
$40 thru February 6
$45 February 7 - 27
$45 day of race
12 and under
$20 thru February 27
$25 day of race
Kiddie Dash $5 (Does not include t-shirt)
Tee Shirts
Only the first 500 pre-registered runners who successfully complete the registration and payment process by February 6 will be guaranteed a free race T-shirt. There may be T-Shirts available on race day, but availability and sizes are not guaranteed. Excludes Kiddie Dash participants.
Parking
Free parking available at the airport.
Timing and Scoring - See age group breakdown below.
Whether walking or running, participants will be timed and scored with a disposable chip attached to their numbered Bib.
Finisher Medals
Participants receive finisher medal
Dogs
Because this is an airport dogs are not allowed to participate in the event.
Strollers
We welcome families with strollers in the event.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Kiddie Dash
This year, the Kiddie Dash will be held BEFORE the 5K.
Virtual 5k
If you want your medal and shirt shipped to you, please also click the shipping button. Otherwise, you can pick up your medal at the Flagler Executive Airport as follows: 1. Friday, 2/27 4-6pm or Saturday, 2/28 beginning at 4:15pm 2. March 6-27 during business hours 9am-5pm.
Guest/Non-Runner After Party
Join the fun after the race!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Palm Coast, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time (EST) in Palm Coast on February 27, 2027 — 11h 30m of daylight.
Course
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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, 4 Palm Coast events
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