At 5.30am sharp, a record-breaking 1,500 runners took over the runway at Southampton Airport to support our life-saving mission at the 2025 Runway Run.
As the wind and rain began to disappear, crowds of people from across the region set off on the ultimate 5K.
Thanks to the incredible generosity on show, we’ve already raised an amazing £80,000 — enough to fund more than 20 of our life-saving missions.
Every penny raised helps us reach people in critical need across the region, and this event will make a real, lasting difference.
Keith Wilson, our Director of Income and Engagement, said:
“It was truly incredible and an absolute spectacle to witness 1,500 runners supporting their air ambulance at that time in the morning.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who rolled out of bed at 4am and to our new neighbours at the Airport for welcoming us in and helping us save lives.”
Gavin Newsom, Southampton Airport Managing Director, said:
“We are delighted with how the returning Runway Run turned out. Watching 1,500 people take to the runway at sunrise to support such an incredible cause was something really special with a fantastic amount raised.
“Our airport is proudly supporting the relocation to the community it serves, and the life-saving service the charity provides impacts so many people in the region.”
Josephine on Facebook said:
“I ran this in memory of my daughter’s partner who died in a motorcycle accident last year. Thank you for all the incredible work you do.”
Selina on Facebook said:
“Thank you to all involved – it was a great atmosphere and brilliant run! Definitely worth the 02.30am alarm this morning!”
Whether you were one of our early-morning runners, a volunteer or a supporter: thank you.
The Runway Run will return next year, and we can’t wait to do it all again with you. Stay tuned as we’ll be announcing the date soon.
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