Events
2023 Video
Place
Parking Behind: 1098 S Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL US 60090
Description
Limited Spots Remaining!
Race Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM
- Registration Deadline: June 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Join us for a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash on the main runway and taxiways at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois. The 5K course is USATF Certified and chip timed
Strollers and wagons are allowed. No pets are allowed.
Giveaways:
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Participation and finisher medals will be awarded
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Participants who register prior to May 3, 2024 are guaranteed a shirt
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5K Run and 1-Mile Walk registration shirts will be men's adult sizing
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Kids Dash shirts will be youth sizing
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*No additional shirts will be ordered after May 3rd. Supplies are limited, register today to guarantee your shirt selection.
In case of inclement weather, a cancelation call will be made by 8:30AM on event day. This is a fundraising event with proceeds benefiting local aviation scholarships. As a result, no refunds will be issued.
Thank you for your support.
Packet Pick-Up
Dates and Times (10A-7P)
- Thursday, June 20
- Monday, June 24
- Wednesday, June 26
- Thursday, June 27
Location:
1020 South Plant Rd, Wheeling IL 60090
Course Map
Join us for a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash event on the main runway and taxiways at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois
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The course is USATF Certified and the 5K race is chip timed
- The Kids Dash event will be divided into two age groups, both starting at 9AM. Please be at the Walkers starting arch by 8:50AM to check-in.
- Age group distances will be:
- 2-5 years old - 100 yd dash
- 6-9 years old - 1/4 mile
- Age group distances will be:
Awards
Participation awards will be distributed
For 5K participants, a Finisher Medal will be awarded to the top three placing Men and Women of each category below:
Over All Finish (any age), 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over
**Placement awards will be distributed at 8:40AM near the 5K Finish Line**
Become A Sponsor
Sponsorships for the 2024 Run the Runway are closed. Check back in January 2025 for next year's sponsorships and promote your business to hundreds of participants! Use the "questions" button below to connect with our run coordinator if you have any questions.
After the Race
Live music, food trucks, fireworks & more...
Come back to the airport in the evening to enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer tent, static displays and fireworks at the annual joint venture between the Village of Wheeling, City of Prospect Heights and Chicago Executive Airport. No tickets required.
Race Contact Info
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2023 Event Photos
Check out some photos from our 2023 event that took place on June 24th
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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