Runway 5K & 10K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Naples, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $55 on Oct 24, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway 10K | 10K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 24, 2026 | – |
| Runway 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 24, 2026 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Runway 10K: $50 until Oct 23, then $55 until Nov 6, then $60 until Nov 7.
- Runway 5K: $40 until Oct 23, then $45 until Nov 6, then $50 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Florida runs 1:05:09, about 10:29 a mile, based on 139 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:29 and men in 58:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:39 AM, and the Runway 10K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
500 Terminal Dr., Naples, FL 34104
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Runway 5K
Runway 10K
Aggregated from official results for Runway 5K & 10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Runway 5K & 10K?
At the 2025 Runway 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 23:45 or better, the top quarter in 26:36, and half the field in 31:02; the last tenth came in after 46:43.
At the 2025 Runway 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 45:25 or better, the top quarter in 49:35, and half the field in 56:24; the last tenth came in after 1:09:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:47 | 25:52 |
| 20-29 | 25:04 | 23:16 |
| 30-39 | 23:50 | 21:46 |
| 40-49 | 24:50 | 21:25 |
| 50-59 | 26:21 | 22:08 |
| 60-69 | 27:19 | 22:39 |
| 70+ | 44:24 | 28:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 62 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Runway 5K & 10K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 263 to 325 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:04 to 31:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 325 (-25%) | 31:02 | under 23:45 | 18:31 |
| 2024 | 434 (+65%) | 30:36 | under 23:03 | 15:16 |
| 2023 | 263 | 29:04 | under 22:55 | 16:03 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:36, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Florida 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 49:35, against 55:44 in a typical Florida 10K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 67°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 500 Terminal Dr., Naples, FL 34104Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Runway 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Florida, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 325 runners finished the Runway 5K; the median finish was 31:02 and the winner ran 18:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:36, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 500 Terminal Dr., Naples, FL 34104.
From the organizers
Join Gulf Coast Runners and the Naples Airport Authority for this unique 5K & 10K Race directly on Runway 32 of the Naples Airport!
Due to the logistics this race is limited to 600 participants and course open 90 minutes. Don't miss out on this one of a kind race, be sure to sign up today!
****Due to FAA and NAA regulations, dogs and strollers are not allowed on the active runways of the Naples Airport. Participants may not run/walk with dogs or strollers.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you at the Runway 5K & 10K race.
Pricing Structure:
5K
Until 10/23: $40
10/24-11/6: $45
Race Day: $50 (only if spots remain)
10K