SAVE THE DATE!
Walk, Run, or Ride the Runway!
Celebrate the reopening of our newly rehabbed runway with a free community event for all ages. Bring your bike, lace up your sneakers, push a stroller, or just come enjoy the fun!
We’ll also be commemorating the anniversary of the historic flight of Miss Veedol, the aircraft that completed the first nonstop transpacific flight from Misawa, Japan on October 3, 1931, to East Wenatchee, Washington on October 5, 1931.
WHEN: Friday, October 3, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pangborn Memorial Airport | 1 Pangborn Drive, East Wenatchee, WA 98802
PARKING: Commercial Terminal Parking Lot, enter through Gate 1
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. The evening will officially begin at 6:00 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and the Walk, Run & Ride event on the runway (the route will be limited to 20 minutes). Enjoy food trucks and the runway celebration after the Walk, Run & Ride
Special Notes:
Stroller-friendly event – bring the whole family.
First 150 participants will receive a free goodie bag.
Motorized scooters and e-bikes are PROHIBITED.
Children can walk, run, or ride on the main runway with everyone else. For those who prefer, we’ll also have a special “mini runway” just for our smaller “passengers” to take off on.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of the community celebration and honor aviation history while experiencing the runway like never before!
Event Routes:
The official Runway Run & Ride course map is coming soon! Check back here for the full route details and start planning your adventure on the runway.
Event Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – Gates Open
6:00 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting & Walk, Run & Ride on the Runway (route limited to 20 minutes)
6:20 – 8:00 p.m. – Food Trucks and Social on the Runway
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Speakers and Community Remarks
Schedule is subject to change. Check back here for any updates on the evening’s activities.
Questions & Inquiries:
Please email Brooke Lammert at brooke@cdrpa.org for more information.
