August 12, 2024
Leesburg Blue Foundation Hosts 5K Run/Walk at Leesburg International Airport
By Cindy Peterson
Leesburg Blue Foundation Hosts 5K Run/Walk at Leesburg International Airport
The Leesburg Blue Foundation will be hosting the second annual 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 AM at the Leesburg International Airport. This unique event, presented by Sunair Aviation, 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, allowing runners to enjoy the thrill of racing on an airport runway. The race will start and finish at the taxiway intersection Alpha 4, with the event kicking off at 8:00 AM. Race day registration and packet pick-up will open at 7:00 AM at the airport, located at 8807 Airport Blvd. in.Leesburg.
All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Leesburg Blue Foundation, Inc., which supports local law enforcement and community initiatives.
Registration Information
- Now – September 1st: $35.00
- 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
A pre-race packet pick-up will be held on Friday, September 20th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Leesburg Police Station, located at 115 East Magnolia St. in Leesburg. Participants can also pick up packets for family members or friends. For those unable to attend the pre-race pick-up, race day registration and packet pick-up will be available starting at 7:00 AM at the airport.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Leesburg Blue Foundation is currently seeking sponsors for this 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.
