September 19, 2024
Back the Blue with a Special 5k at the Leesburg Airport on Saturday
By Cindy Peterson
Back the Blue with a Special 5k at the Leesburg Airport on Saturday
The Leesburg Blue Foundation is excited to announce the second annual 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 AM at the Leesburg International Airport. Presented by Sunair Aviation, this unique event offers participants the rare opportunity to run, walk, or jog on the airport’s runways.
Event Details
Participants will experience a chip-timed 5K race, with the course starting and finishing at the taxiway intersection Alpha 4. The event will kick off at 8:00 AM, with race day registration and packet pick-up beginning at 7:00 AM. The airport is located at 8807 Airport Blvd., Leesburg, FL.
All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a finisher medal. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Leesburg Blue Foundation, Inc., which supports local law enforcement and community initiatives.
Registration Information
- September 1st – September 20th: $45.00
- Race Day (September 21st): $55.00
To register, visit www.raceroster.com and search for “Leesburg.”
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up will be available on Friday, September 20, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Leesburg Police Station, located at 115 East Magnolia St. in Leesburg. Participants can pick up packets for family members or friends. For those unable to attend the pre-race pick-up, registration and packet pick-up will be available on race day starting at 7:00 AM at the airport.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Leesburg Blue Foundation is currently seeking sponsors for the event. Interested parties can contact Sergeant Shannon Walsh at (352) 728-9859 or Shannon.Walsh@LeesburgFlorida.gov, or Alan Reisman at (352) 516-1255 or Alan.Reisman@LeesburgFlorida.gov for more information.
Originally from the small town of Berryville, Arkansas, Cindy has become a multimedia specialist in journalism, photography, videography, and video editing. She has a B.S. in Communications from the University of Central Arkansas and produces Style Magazine's Sports Hub Podcast and the Healthy Living Podcast. She also produces for Beacon College’s Telly Award-winning PBS show, “A World of Difference.” When she isn’t working, Cindy loves traveling the National Parks with her husband , Ryan, and son, David, photographing wildlife.