Ireland West Airport are delighted to announce, in partnership with Portwest, the 8th annual charity 5k Runway Family Fun Run will take place on the runway at Ireland West Airport at 6pm on Saturday, 13th September 2025.

This is a unique opportunity to run or walk on the famous runway. All are welcome to attend with all proceeds from the event going to Ireland West Airport’s charity partners for 2025, Connacht SBHI Branch (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland), Dillon Quirke Foundation, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Order of Malta (Knock Branch), The National Breast Cancer Research Institute and Western Alzheimers.

All participants on the day who register by 2pm on Friday, 12th September 2025, will receive a free commemorative runway run t-shirt, which can be collected at the airport on the day of the event or on a pre-arranged date leading up to the event, which will be advised closer to the event time.

A ‘virtual option’ will also be available for those who wish to support the charities but are unable to attend on the day and would like to participate in a virtual run or walk. Note that a charge for postage and packaging will be applicable for those doing the virtual run who wish to receive a t-shirt. Alternatively, t-shirts can be collected at the airport closer to the event time at no extra cost.

Online registration closes at 2pm on Friday, 12th September 2025. Please note that if you do not register online, you may not get a t-shirt on the day, as race t-shirts are limited and subject to availability.

Feature photo; Pictured at the launch of the 2023 runway run are from left to right , Ailish Power, RNLI, Carmen Taheny, ISPCC, Marion Biesty, Mayo SPCA, Mary Russell Mayo SPCA, Alanna O’Boyle, Diabetes Ireland, Geraldine Molloy, Cancer Fund for Children & Eoghan O’Sullivan, Breakthrough Cancer.