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Hartsfield-Jackson to hold 5K on the runway Saturday

Credit: Kelly Yamanouchi

Credit: Kelly Yamanouchi

By Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Aug 25, 2016

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.

Credit: Kelly Yamanouchi

Credit: Kelly Yamanouchi

About the Author

Kelly Yamanouchi

Business reporter Kelly Yamanouchi covers airlines and the airport including Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, one of the world's largest carriers, and Hartsfield-Jackson, the world's busiest airport. She has covered airlines for about 20 years, graduated from Harvard and has a master's degree from Northwestern.

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