Ontario, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- Early registration is now open for Ontario International Airport's (ONT) 5th annual 5K at the Runway, set for Saturday, February 6, 2027.
The race gives runners and walkers rare access to the National Guard hangar area beside ONT's runways, combining aviation, fitness and a fundraising mission for the USO at ONT. More than 2,000 runners, walkers, sponsors and supporters took part in the 2026 event.
Last year's race raised nearly $83,000 for military families
A portion of event proceeds benefits the USO at ONT, the third-largest USO airport center in the nation. The 2026 race brought in close to $83,000, pushing the four-year total raised for the organization to $168,771.
Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority, said the 5K has grown from a novel way to open the airfield to the community into a tradition reflecting connection and support for service members and their families.
Early entry costs $50, with discounts for military
Early registration is priced at $50 for the 5K and $20 for the 1-mile Family Walk. Fees rise to $55 and $25 after December 13, then to $60 and $30 on race day. Entry includes a commemorative T-shirt, finisher medal and a free beer for participants 21 and older. Active-duty military members and veterans get a 50% discount with promo code THANKYOU.
The race kicks off at 8 a.m. from the National Guard hangar
The 5K starts at 8 a.m. on the airfield's south side, followed by the 1-mile family walk/run at 9:30 a.m. A free Community Event runs from 8:30 to 11 a.m., featuring food trucks, entertainment, vendor booths and family activities, along with displays from ONT's airport partners.
The registration period opens as ONT marks its Decade of Local Control, with a formal Gala scheduled for November 6. Since returning to local ownership in 2016, the airport's passenger volumes have climbed past 7 million per year.