Race of the Runway for Rotary

Race of the Runway for Rotary: Rotary Club of Flagler Beach hosts the 13th annual Race of the Runways for Rotary 5k Run/Walk at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Flagler Executive Airport at 201 Airport Rd., Palm Coast. Money raised goes to supporting Rotary’s seven areas of service in the community and beyond. 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 prizes for the best ‘bling’. This is the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach’s largest fundraiser of the season. Those unable to make the event may participate virtually or make a donation on the race website at https://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 PBY Catalina airplane will be available for the first 500 people registered. For registered race participants, the after-party with pizza, pasta, salad, cookies and beverages is included. Guests of participants can purchase after-party tickets for $5 in advance at: https://www.runway5kflagler.com/
Race packets will be available the night before the race on Friday, February 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the administration building of the Flagler Executive Airport. Day of race packet pickup will begin at 4:00 p.m. Parking is free for the event; follow directional signs.