Rotary Run the Runway 5k

Run the Runway takes place entirely on the tarmac at Hamilton Airport, where runners, joggers and walkers cover a flat 5km out along the runway itself, an experience not normally open to the public. The course is completely traffic-free, running the length of the airfield before returning to the start, with no hills or road crossings to negotiate. The smooth, painted surface makes the route suitable for strollers and wheelchairs alike, and pacing is left entirely to participants, from competitive runners to families walking together. The event takes place early on a Sunday morning before regular flight operations resume, giving the airport a rare, quiet backdrop of open sky and parked aircraft. Now in its sixth year, the fun run is organised by local Rotary clubs to raise funds for community and charitable projects, welcoming entrants of all ages and fitness levels.