The Airport Run Paderborn-Lippstadt begins on the runway at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport in Büren, offering 5 km and 10 km races for the public. The initial 2.5 km proceed directly along the airport runway, a configuration the organizer notes as possibly unique in Germany.
The finish line is at the airport terminal, maintaining the airport theme from start to finish. Company teams may register employees for both distances, adding a workplace competition element alongside club runners, casual runners, and participants in a shorter public race.