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STINGER 5K AT THE 180TH

Sun September 7, 2025 Swanton, OH 43558 US Directions

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ON OHIO'S 180TH FIGHTER WING BASE

STINGER 5K

$30 8:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
Increases to $33 after the first 400 people register. (400 spots left) Registration Opens May 10, 2025 at 12:00am EDT
Open to ages 6+.
MISSION LIMIT OF 60 MINUTES

STINGER WALK

$30 8:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
Increases to $33 after the first 100 people register. (100 spots left) Registration Opens May 10, 2025 at 12:00am EDT
DEPLOY YOUR STINGER FROM AFAR

VIRTUAL 5K

$20
200 spots left. Registration Opens May 10, 2025 at 11:00am EDT
FOR 180TH FAMILIES ONLY

180TH FIGHTER WING KIDS RUN

$10 9:00AM EDT - 9:15PM EDT Registration Opens May 10, 2025 at 12:00am EDT
Open to ages 2 - 11.

Description

Join us for an exclusive, family-friendly 5K run/walk at the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard Base, Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. This one-of-a-kind event features a route that includes a start/finish at the 9/11 Memorial, runs past the fighter wing parking pads and onto the Stinger tarmac. Don't miss your chance to be part of the Stinger energy as our 180th Fighter Wing welcomes the public for a fun day on the base.

*BASE AND MEMORIAL ACCESS FOR SECURITY CLEARED REGISTRANTS AND VOLUNTEERS ONLY.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK

All individuals who wish to participate and/or attend this mission, who are not military members/employees, or their dependents, at the 180th FW in a current active status, must consent to a criminal history/background check. At a minimum:

  1. Individuals must submit their full name, date of birth, social security number, and a copy of their driver’s license number or state ID number so the check can be accomplished.
  2. Individuals under the age of 16 will only need to submit a name for accountability purposes.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  1. To ensure no foreign objects interfere with jet engines, no jewelry may be worn. Watches and wedding bands are exceptions.
  2. Weighted Vests. We appreciate your ruggedness, but weighted vests are not allowed. 
  3. Guns. This is a government military installation. Concealed Carry doesn't apply. No weapons allowed. 

COURSE LIMIT

There is a strict 60 minute course limit for this 5K event. To allow time to ready the planes, all participants must be completed within the time limit allowed. A course sweep bus will accompany the race to assist anyone who falls behind pace.

Alternatively, participants may choose a shorter distance walk to be able to complete their mission within the given time.

PACKET PICK UP

Friday September 5th 3:00 - 6:30 pm at Dave's Running Shop in Perrysburg

Saturday September 6th 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the 180th *FOR 180TH MEMBERS AND FAMILY ONLY

THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP FOR THIS EVENT

180TH FIGHTER WING FLYING

MISSION 

Provide for America; protection of the homeland, effective combat power and defense support to civil authorities, while developing Airmen, supporting their families and serving in the community.

VISION

To defend freedom as the most lethal, innovative and efficient Fighter Wing in the Total Force.

To learn more about the 180th Fighter Wing, visit: www.180fw.ang.af.mil
Facebook @180th Fighter Wing 
Recruiting: www.180fw.ang.af.mil/Careers/

DETAILS

Shuttle Bus Begin: 06:00
Start Time: 08:00
Course Open: 1 hour
Minimum Age: 6

VIRTUAL 5K

For all of the military deployed afar, their families and anyone wishing to be a part of this event from wherever they may be, this virtual 5k is setup for you. You'll have the option to add-on shipping and have your shirt and medal mailed to you. Once you complete your 5k, you can also submit your time and photos to be included in the online results, then download your finisher certificate to display proudly. — The virtual 5k is open to anyone (shipping is limited to domestic addresses only).

Number of spots available is dependent upon total shirt and medal inventory and will sell out once inventory is exhausted.

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Place

3150 Whitehouse Spencer Rd
Toledo Express Airport
Swanton, OH US 43558

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runtoledo.com/stinger-5k-180th-fighter-wing-toledo/.

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