WINGS OVER MIRAMAR FLIGHT LINE 5K: JUNE 22, 2024 8 AM

Experience the world-famous Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar Flight Line on foot at this unique opportunity where 5K participants will get the option to run or walk Miramar’s Flight Line. This is one of only two times a year we open the airfield to the public. This intimate experience will get you up close and personal with your Marines at your Air Station, and live entertainment by MCAS Miramar’s 3D MAW Band, Color Guard, and announcements made by the Installation Seargent Major.  

Check-in begins at 6:30 am, and the Flight Line 5K will begin promptly at 8:00 am. After the race, the fun continues on the Flight Line with post-race food trucks, music, static aircraft, and more. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

All participants will receive a commemorative event t-shirt, a souvenir marine Corps Challenge Coin, and chip timing will be provided. Strollers are allowed on the course, and children 4 and under can participate for free.

If you registered by June 12th and reside in California, your race number will be mailed to you free of charge. If you registered after that date, you can pick up your race number on event morning. For groups with 25 or more participants, please email us for special registration rates!

AWARDS will go to the Top 3 individual males and females in the following age groups:12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Parking lot opens at 6:00 am. FREE PARKING for race participants, vendors, and guests is located on the Flight Line, a short walking distance from the starting line. 

Please note that only service animals are allowed on the base and at the event, and they must properly and clearly display that they are a service animal. The animal must be under the control of their owner at all times. Emotional support animals do not meet the threshold of a service animal, and it is the owner's responsibility to properly care for their service animal, especially on the hot tarmac.

Schedule

• Parking Opens to Participants: 6:00 am
• Check-in Begins: 6:30 am
• Flight Line 5K Begins: 8:00 am
• Flight Line Activities: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Note: schedule is subject to change

Prohibited Items

• Coolers/ice chests are NOT permitted with the exception for medically necessary items which are permitted after proper inspection at a specified lane at each gate
• Large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers are not permitted
• Outside alcoholic beverages
• FRS/GMRS radios, VHF band and other scanners
• Transmitters/trans-receivers
• Bags, purses, totes, backpacks and other types of baggage other than bags conforming to the clear bag policy will not be permitted
• Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit) to include, but not limited to firearms, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), replica or toy weapons, pepper spray, mace, stun guns, and martial arts weapons.
• Ice chests or coolers that are not medically required
• Pets (other than service animals)
• Glass containers
• Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, scooters (kick and electric), skateboards, or hoverboards
• Personal drones (i.e. quad or hex copters) are not allowed to operate on Federal Property or airspace.
• Lasers or laser pointers
• Tents, pop-ups, canopies
• Hand umbrellas are allowed but are NOT authorized in the Grandstands or Box Seating at any time
• Tailgating/BBQ
• Federally banned substances such as illicit narcotics, and California legal substances like marijuana.

Home of America’s Air Show

Come back to the Flight Line on September 27-29, 2024, the largest military air show is returning to provide a unique and special flight line experience. With immersive experiences, static displays, and daytime shows that feature military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic teams, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft and warbirds. Experience the feeling of flight for yourself in one of the many simulators we have on the flight line and in the Innovation Tech Expo. The Miramar Air Show is an event that will give you, friends, and family memories you won’t forget.

Visit us at https://miramarairshow.com/  for all the event details.

Brought to you by Marine Corps Community Services

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is a comprehensive set of programs that support and enhance the operational readiness, war fighting capabilities, and quality of life of Marines and Sailors and their families. Our programming includes employment, personal financial management, education and transition assistance, fitness and recreation, deployment support and family team building, child care and youth activities, prevention, counseling, and victim support, golf courses, dining and entertainment, and shopping. 

For more information, visit https://miramar.usmc-mccs.org/