run a 5K on the grounds of IAD
 

Thought this might be of interest to the running-minded flyertalkers...

http://prracing.racebx.com/events/re...0-4aa3c0a86524

Runners are often looking for a fast, flat course, right?? Well this is your opportunity for the flattest, fastest course in the area. A portion of the Dulles Airport Runway will be closed off for runners to experience a flat, fast course and a unique look at the airport grounds, something you do not get to do every day! Run past planes and along the actual landing strip on this certified looped course.

This is very cool. Wish I could be there.

run a 5K on the grounds of IAD
 

I think we might have to make this a family event with the hubs and son! Although usually I avoid Dulles!

I did the LaGuardia Runway Run last year (and it is scheduled again for Oct 6 this year). I would do the IAD run but it takes place on Yom Kippur, the highest holy day of the year in the Jewish religion so I will be busy atoning for my sins...

But if you ran a 5k on Yom Kippur, you'd REALLY have stuff to atone for! ;)

And dude, I had no idea they did this. If they do LGA again, I might actually be around NYC in October and try to do it. I will DEFINITELY do the ORD run.

And although not marathons as indicated in the title, here are several more runway races (although some are now past).
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2013/5/...irport+Runways

run a 5K on the grounds of IAD
 

Very cool idea. Thanks for the post.

Please follow the discussion as the thread moves to the Washington, D.C. regional forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.

They should have a 777 follow the runners on the runway as an incentive to push harder.