Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will hold its second annual 5K on the 5th runway on Saturday.

The Atlanta airport said Thursday at 5 p.m. is the last day to register for the race scheduled for Aug. 27 on a runway at the world's busiest airport. The fifth runway will be temporary closed to airplane traffic for the race.

More than 1,700 runners are expected. Proceeds from the event benefit the United Way.

ajc.com

Credit: Kelly Yamanouchi

icon to expand image

Credit: Kelly Yamanouchi

About the Author

Keep Reading

BioTouch, a company that manufactures medical testing kits, announced an expansion to its Columbus operations in December 2025. This is a courtesy photo of BioTouch's sample collection products. (Courtesy of BioTouch)

Credit: Courtesy of BioTouch

Featured

Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez