Participant Instructions

SATURDAY, APRIL 12th

RACE START: 7:30 PM 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

6:00 PM        Parking Shuttles Start / Packet Pick Up Opens

7:15 PM        Last shuttle leaves from parking to Start/ Finish Line

7:30 PM        RACE STARTS

8:45 PM         Awards Ceremony

  • NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. OPF Flight 3.18.23 is SOLD OUT
  • ON-SITE PARKING

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS AND LOCATION:  

There is no address for our specific Parking Area, the closest address for directions is:  Kenia’s Nursery, 13515 NW 42nd Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054. There is NO PARKING at the actual start/finish location.

Participants will be shuttled to/ from the start/finish location. The shuttles will stage inside the airport access gate on the perimeter road. (See map below)

Miami-Dade Police will be stationed on NW 42nd Ave./ NW 135th Street to assist participants, guests and volunteers cross the street from parking area to the shuttle loading and unloading area.

Each pick-up and drop location, near the parking lot and near the Start/ Finish line, will be identified by a SHUTTLE banner.

PARKING MAP/SHUTTLE LOCATION:

RIDE SHARE:   

If you choose to use a ride share service, the drop off / pick up location is:

15101 NW 37 Ave.
Opa-locka, FL  33054

PACKET PICK UP:

  • Race Day – April 12th – 6:00 PM – 7:25 PM
  • Location – 15101 NW 37 Ave., Opa-locka, FL  33054

Runners will pick-up the following:

  • Race Bib Number
  • Custom Event T-shirt 

What to bring:

  • Valid ID – No ID, no access to the event
  • Phone

SECURITY SCREENING:
Confirm you have answered all the questions on the registration platform, and you have provided your citizenship status, last 4 digits of your social security number and/or passport number. If an issue or clarification arises, we will contact you. Airport will run a security check on all registered participants with this information.

Rules & Guidelines:

  • Each person must pick-up their own race packet. Friend or family are NOT permitted to pick up for others.
  • Airport security will use the information provided at the time of registration for vetting and security purposes.
  • There is NO GEAR CHECK. Please leave valuables at home
  • NO bags of any kind will be allowed on site (i.e. BACKPACKS, PURSES).
  • You may bring small fanny packs or arm bands to carry small items such as phone and ID.
  • If you do not have a valid ID, you will not be allowed access to the event.
  • Parents/Guardians will be allowed to pick-up minors.
  • K-9 units will be on-site.
  • No pets allowed.
  • Spectators do not have access to the runway.
  • All minor children must be accompanied by an adult at ALL TIMES

SECURED SUROUNDING AREAS:

Please DO NOT venture outside the designated run course area. Stay off the grass. This is a secure area, there will be no re-entry. Once you have received your packet and checked in you will not be allowed back to your car. Please make sure you have everything you need prior to entering the main event area.

Start Line:

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Water Stop:

We will have one (1) water stop on course that you will pass twice at approximately mile 1.75 and 2.75

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NO Gear Check – Unattended Items:

Gear check will NOT be available. Do not store, hide, or leave any personal items along or near the racecourse, including the start and finish areas. You are responsible for safely storing your gear offsite prior to the race. Any items left unattended will be removed from the area and will not be made available later.

You will NOT have time to ride the shuttle back to your vehicle to drop anything off before the race starts. Please do not try.

Age Group Award Categories:

Male/Female 1st Place/Wheelchair Athlete

Male/Female – 1st/2nd/3rd place winners. Overall Age Group Awards, 14U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75+

Post Race:

  • Beer Truck – MICHELOB ULTRA providing complimentary beer
    • 21 and over – beer tickets will be on your bib number
  • WAWA will provide complimentary snacks
  • Basic post-race nutrition will be available along with water, and electrolytes

FREE race photos, these will be available to download post races on the website. (May take up to 5 -7 business days for these photos available)

Thank you for joining us for the 2ND Race of the 2025 MIARUNWAY 5K Series

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT MIA | MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

MIA (Miami International) Runway registration will open in June 2025

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