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Frederick W. Smith International Airport

2026 MEM Runway 5K

Airport Runway 5K draws 1,200 participants, raises $130,000 for community initiatives

09/22/2026

More than 1,200 runners and walkers traded boarding passes for running bibs and took to the runway on September 19, 2026, for the 2nd Annual MEM Runway 5K at the newly renamed Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), raising $130,000 to benefit the Airport’s Community Foundation.

Runway 5K 2026

Ready for Takeoff: Memphis Airport’s Runway 5K Returns September 19

06/01/2026

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated 2nd Annual MEM Runway 5K on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Runway 5K at MEM

MEM’s Runway 5K Paves the Way to Support a Great Cause

06/04/2025

Memphis International Airport (MEM) is excited to host its inaugural MEM Runway 5K on September 20. Participants will have a chance to run on one of MEM’s runways and get a close-up view of aircraft landing and taking off.

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