For the first time ever, the public is invited to spend the day on St. Louis Lambert International Airport’s airfield in support of Special Olympics Missouri athletes. Come join the fun at STL Day on the Runway!  

We look forward STL Day on the Runway. Since this event is taking place on an airport runway, you and any bags you bring into the event may be subject to a security check, so please plan to arrive early to ensure you have time to park and go through security. The following is not allowed on airport property: coolers, wagons, outside food or drinks (unless for infants), alcohol or alcohol consumption, weapons of any kind, bikes, skate boards, roller blades, hover boards, Segways, drones, and other items that fall into any of these categories.  The only animals allowed at STL Day on the Runway are service animals, with proper documentation.  Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.   

Refreshments will be provided to all participants in the 5K and to team members after they participate in the Plane Pull®. Food and drink is available for purchase throughout this family friendly event from a variety of different local food trucks, including, Russo’s Trucktoria, Cheese Shack, Savor the Southwest, Destination Desserts, Kona Ice and more!   

Parking: As we finalize details around parking, please note: DO NOT park in St. Louis Lambert International parking lots, as the event will not be accessible via the airport terminals or parking lots. Parking is FREE and will be located at the following locations.  Special thanks to Boeing and bioMérieux for providing these options:

5775 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042 

5690 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042

Family Festival: The family festival is free and all are welcome.  Enjoy a kids pull event, live entertainment, performances by our athletes, bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, the Bubble Bus, face-painting, activities with our athletes, and more! Local food trucks will be selling some of your favorite items!

Event Time: The gates of the event open at 7:00 a.m., with all activities scheduled to begin around 9:00 a.m. and end around 2:30 p.m. Plan to arrive at least one hour before any scheduled activity.   

Estimated Schedule of Activities: 

7:00 a.m. Gates open for all activities 

8:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

9:00 am 5K Race and Family Fun Walk and Plane Pull® begin and Family Festival is open

9:45 am Awards for 5K Race and Family Fun Walk 

10:00 am Entertainment by DJ Shiftee from New York, followed by performance by Big Rain Band

2:30 pm Awards for Plane Pull Event

3:00 pm Plane Pull and Family Festival Ends