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Run on LaGuardia's Runway for the Very First Time This October

September 11, 2012 at 3:05 PM | by | Comments (0)


Yeah, it's an old photo, as the NWA jet gives away

It may be September 11 and you've likely read your share of negative and depressing news articles by this late in the day, but we have something a little more up beat to share, in a way that still allows you to contribute and display your allegiance at the same time: The LaGuardia Airport Runway Run.

You see, on Sunday, October 14, New York's LGA Airport will gather a slew of runners (and joggers, and walkers) at Hangar 7, for a 5k run down an actual runway. That's the fun part. The charitable part comes in when you register and pay the entrance fee for the race ($20 before Sept 21, $25 after Sept 21, $30 on-site day of), as all proceeds go to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

To get in on the online registration discount, go right here.

Is this a big deal? Heck yes—it's first time LGA has done a runway run! Straight from the website:

For the first time ever, an opportunity to run on LaGuardia Airport’s historic runway and taxiway system. Experience the airport from a pilot’s perspective with the runway pavement beneath your feet. Run the routes used by major airline aircraft arriving and departing the metro region’s favorite airport. Experience aviation where it all starts, at ground level!

All levels of runners will be welcome, though because the actual airplanes are going to need to use that runway, the tarmac portion must be completed within an hour (stragglers will be picked up!). So will you see aircraft? That's a given, but you'll also see fellow #avgeeks, New Yorkers who just enjoy running odd places, and people of all levels out for a nice Sunday morning jog. See you there?

[Photo: Jaunted]

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