The FlyBy 5K offers runners exclusive access to the taxiways of the Pittsburgh International Airport for one of the most unique race experiences in the country. Here is why you need to be there on September 19th.
There are 5Ks, and then there is the FlyBy 5K. The FlyBy 5K and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk presented by CNX Resources returns this fall on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at Pittsburgh International Airport, and it is exactly what it sounds like. Participants get exclusive access to run through the taxiways and on the airfield of Pittsburgh International Airport, a side of the airport that almost no one ever gets to see. Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking for a unique race day experience, the FlyBy 5K is a bucket list race experience right here in Pittsburgh.
The Course
The FlyBy course runs entirely on a closed course through the taxiways of Pittsburgh International Airport. No traffic, no roads, just you and the runway. The 5K is a timed race for those chasing a personal best, while the 2-mile Fun Run/Walk is perfect for families, beginners, and anyone who wants to soak in the entire experience. Strollers are welcome in the 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and there is no age minimum for either event. Kids four and under are able to register at no additional cost!
What's Included?
Registration gets you more than just a bib. Every participant receives a race shirt, a finisher's medal, and access to post-race food and enteratinment. And crossing the finish line is just the beginning. The FlyBy post-race party features a Touch-a-Truck experience wirh real airport equipment, giving kids and families a chance to see the machines that keep Pittsburgh International Airport running.
Ready for Takeoff?
Registration for the 2026 FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk is open now, with prices increasing next Monday, August 27th at 11:59 PM! Click here to learn more and secure your spot on the taxiway. Whether you run it, walk it, or push a stroller through it, the FlyBy 5K is the kind of race you will be talking about long after you cross the finish line.
About P3R
P3R is the region’s go-to premier sporting event and experience expert. While best known for the annual DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, P3R organizes up to 20 major events every year. With a rich history of working with top-tier clients such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the National Senior Games, and more, P3R brings operational excellence to every aspect of event planning and execution. As part of P3R’s non-profit mission to inspire any and all to MOVE with us, we provide premium event experiences and robust programming - including the Run for a Reason Charity Program, award-winning Kids of STEEL program, Pittsburgh Corporate Challenge, RUN Varsity, and more - that engage everyone in the Western Pennsylvania