run a 5K on the grounds of IAD
Jul 19, 2013, 10:49 am
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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.
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.
Jul 19, 2013, 12:23 pm
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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...
Jul 19, 2013, 1:18 pm
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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
Jul 19, 2013, 2:17 pm
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Please follow the discussion as the thread moves to the Washington, D.C. regional forum. Ocn Vw 1K, Moderator, TravelBuzz.
Jul 22, 2013, 8:11 am
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