Where Compassion Takes Flight

Join us on our Runway on Saturday, November 14, 2026 for Trustbridge Foundation's 8th annual Uptown 5K on the Runway, presented by Heidi Schaeffer, M.D.

Trustbridge Foundation and FXE invite community members of all ages to participate in a 5K fun run/walk on the FXE runway, where people, not planes, will take off from the runway. Over the past seven years, over 8,000 people have participated in this one-of-a-kind experience.

This is a free event but registration is required. Participants are encouraged to fundraise to support Trustbridge Hospice Foundation. Individuals who raise $75 or more under their own personal fundraising page, will qualify for an Event T-shirt! More details on all of this year's fundraising Incentives will be announced soon.

Participants will disembark into the Uptown 5K Village for fun, refreshments and festivities starting at 7:30am and also following the 5K. Join us and celebrate Aviation, the Uptown community and Compassion Towards Others. All proceeds benefit Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.

REGISTER HERE

Sponsorship Opportunity

We invite you to join us as a sponsor!

In 2025, over 1,800 people, not planes, took off from our runway for the 5K fun run/walk and enjoyed this one-of-a-kind experience to traverse the Airport's runway. In addition to taking in the sights and sounds, participants will disembark into the Uptown 5K Village for fun and festivities. The event celebrates aviation, the Uptown community and compassion toward others.

Whether you have ten or thousands of employees, participating in the 5K is a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle, build camaraderie and team spirit among your employees, as well as create visible for your company – all for a great cause. The Uptown 5K on the Runway benefits Trustbridge Hospice Foundation and has raised over $700,000 for the programs of Trustbridge that benefit our community in their greatest time of need.

BECOME A SPONSOR

If you would like to learn more or set up a meeting to discuss, please reach out to Brittney Farwell, Philanthropy Manager at Trustbridge Foundation: bfarwell@empathhealth.org.

We would be honored to have your support.

See you on the runway!