Race of the Runways for Rotary 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser scheduled for Feb. 26

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The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach will host the 11th-annual Race of the Runways for Rotary 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Flagler Executive Airport located at 201 Airport Road, Palm Coast.

The race starts at sunset on the runway of the Flagler Executive Airport. The course is marked by airplane landing lights and the searchlight of a circling helicopter. Participants are encouraged to add to the fun by wearing glow-in-the-dark clothing and accessories. There will be a prize for the best "bling."

“This is such a unique and fun event that benefits all the good in the world, and our community, that Rotary does,” said Rotary Club of Flagler Beach President Alicia Vincent. “Where else can you run a race on an airport runway — at night?”

This is the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach’s largest fundraiser of the season. Those unable to make the event may participate virtually, make a donation, create a team or explore sponsorship opportunities on the race website at www.Runway5kFlagler.com.

Awards will be given per age group and to all Kiddie-Race participants. Event T-shirts and this year’s collector finisher medal modeled after the F-4U Corsair airplane will be available. The after-party will include pizza, salad, music and dancing. Race participants can purchase after-party tickets for their guests in advance for $5 per person.

Race packets will be available the night before the race on Friday, Feb. 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the administration building of the Flagler Executive Airport. Day of race packet pickup will begin at 4:30 p.m., parking is free for the event with festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For more information on the race or sponsorships, contact Brenda Wotherspoon at [email protected] 561-716-7397.