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Springdale Airport commissioners give informal go-ahead to runway fun run to fund Halloween and car-show events
Summary
Commissioners and airport staff discussed a proposed early-morning 5K on the runway to raise funds for a larger Halloween event and car show; staff will coordinate safety, parking and NOTAMs and return with details next month.
Daniel (Summit representative) outlined a plan to add a fundraising “fun run” on a runway in July to support a larger Halloween event and concurrent car show at Springdale Airport.
The proposal, presented during the Springdale City Airport Commission meeting, would close the runway for roughly 30–60 minutes early on a Saturday morning so runners could use runway/taxiway space. Daniel said the event would charge an entry fee "it's like $20 per person" to cover shirts, porta-potties and event costs, with any surplus folding into donations and event expenses.
Why it matters: airport staff and commissioners said the run could attract new visitors to the airport, generate modest revenue for community events and provide outreach to residents who do not normally visit the airfield.…
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