Annual Event Will Benefit Piedmont Triad Hunger Relief Agencies
Piedmont Triad, NC – The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority will hold its sixteenth annual Run on the Runway 9 a.m. Saturday, March 22nd. The event includes a 5K run, a 10K run, the Walk to Win Against Hunger, and a kids’ 100-yard dash, with all proceeds going to fight hunger in the Piedmont Triad.
In addition to the events for individual runners, teams of runners can sign up for the “Team Challenge” at www.ptirun.com. Awards will be given for the team with the most members and the team with the fastest time among its top five runners.
This year, there will be static airplane displays from Samaritans Purse and HondaJet.
As in past years, participants are encouraged to arrive early to catch a shuttle from the parking area to the runway. Participants should arrive at the airport by 8:30 a.m. in order to get to the runway in time for the 10K run at 9 a.m. Participants are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the event.
Proceeds from the run will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministries of High Point. These organizations provide food assistance to help meet the immediate and urgent needs of Triad residents, while pursuing an end to hunger through outreach, education and advocacy.
Individuals interested in participating in the 5K/10K may register online by visiting www.ptirun.com. For more information call Stephanie Freeman at 336.665.5644.