Runway 5K Run

More than 2,300 turned out to experience a run like no other at one of the nation’s most unique locations and busiest airports at the Sixth Annual Runway 5K Run/Walk.

Race proceeds benefit LifeSpan, a 501(c)(3) that transforms the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities. Throughout the history of CLT's Runway 5K, more than $120,000 has been raised for LifeSpan.

On Wednesday, February 13, Airport department officials presented a check of nearly $30,000 from the Sixth Annual Runway 5K Run.

CLT officials presented LifeSpan representatives a check from the 2012 Runway 5K Run. (From left to right) LifeSpan President and CEO Davan Cloninger, Airport Operations' Dave Edwards, LifeSpan Senior Development Director Lori Avery, Aviation Director Jerry Orr, Terminal Operations Manager Martha Edge and Airport Parking's Tijuana Fox.

Photographs and Video
Photographs can be viewed by clicking here. Other sponsors have posted pictures and images have been posted at CLT's official Facebook page.

Awards
Awards were presented in the following categories:

Top 3 Teams
Top 3 Male/Female Baby Joggers
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in each age group: 7 and under, 8 – 10, 11 – 14, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 and up.

If you won an award, but were not present at the awards ceremony, race organizers will contact you directly.

Seventh Annual Runway 5K
It isn't too early to mark your calendar for next year's Runway 5K which will be hosted on Saturday, October 26.

Race History
Event proceeds benefit LifeSpan’s Community Activity and Employment Transition Program (CAET). LifeSpan is a 501(c) 3 that transforms the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities. The CAET program provides training and support necessary for adults with developmental disabilities to gain financial independence, explore opportunities for meaningful work and become engaged within their own communities.

In year's past, local celebrities and athletes have participated in the event including former Carolina Panthers defensive end Mike Rucker and Mrs. North Carolina USA Debbie Miller. The Runway 5K has raised more than $120,000 for the LifeSpan CAET program since its inception in 2006.

For more information about LifeSpan and services offered through the CAET, visit www.lifespanservices.org.