{"id":290117,"date":"2026-09-20T05:23:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T05:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/290117\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T05:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T05:23:28","slug":"fun-run-at-pittsburgh-international-airport-sets-attendance-record-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/290117\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun run at Pittsburgh International Airport sets attendance record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More than 2,500 runners and walkers gathered at Pittsburgh International Airport Saturday, setting an attendance record for the 2026 FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run\/Walk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Participants ran and walked along the airport taxiway, giving them a close view of aircraft and airfield equipment. All proceeds from the race benefit the Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable Foundation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We were thrilled to see our biggest turnout yet at this sold\u2011out FlyBy 5K,&#8221; said Jim Popovich, CEO of run organizer P3R. &#8220;From families and first\u2011time runners to competitive athletes and aviation fans, thousands came together to share a rare and exciting experience on the airport tarmac. At P3R, our mission is to inspire any and all to MOVE and this event is a great example of how we can make movement fun, accessible and memorable for the entire community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Following the race, participants attended a post-race festival on airport grounds. 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