Fly Into Fall

Run for the Runway, sponsored by Midland Athletic Company

Take Off at 8 AM for the 1 mile Run/Walk or 5k. You can register at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Midland/RunfortheRunways or get more run information at midlandathleticcompany.com.

Fly Into Fall gates open at 9 AM for a day of family fun! Food trucks, face painting, jumpers and so much more. Check out some of the activities below. While you're with us don't forget to grab our BINGO map of the event to win prizes.

Event Map:

Event Schedule:

8:00 AM     Run for the Runway 1 Mile Fun Run & 5K
(Race participants must sign up by visiting MidlandAthleticCompany.com)
9:00 AM     Fly Into Fall Gates Open
9:15 AM     Grand Marshals Arrival
10:00 AM   Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Fly-in
10:30 AM   Grand Marshal Congressman August Pfluger: Speaker/Q&A on being an Air Force Pilot*
11:30 AM Former NASA Astronaut, Don Thomas: Speaking/Q&A on being an Astronaut*
12:30 PM   Grand Marshal Aaron Kinsey: Speaker/Q&A on being an Air Force Pilot*
1:30 PM CAF Fly-out

Static Displays

Aircraft & Helicopters from local pilots
Hands-on Aircraft Displays
DPS Plane/Helicopter
CAF Aircraft
Airport Fire Trucks
Classic Cars

Interactive Displays

Discovery Flights from Floris Flight School
Talk to the Tower in Air Traffic Control simulation
Flight Simulators
Pre-Flight simulation complete with Preflight inspection and mock cockpit experience
Higher Orbits
Drone Obstacle Course
Meet a Hero booth with former NASA Astronaut Don Thomas

Educational Booths & Information

Is a career in Aviation part of your future? Be sure to stop by one of our career booths to learn about the opportunities and training offered in our area!