STINGER 5K AT THE 180TH

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK

All individuals who wish to participate and/or attend the 9/11 memorial race, who are not military-affiliated, 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.

The 180th Fighter Wing is home to the Ohio National Guard’s 1,000 Stinger Airmen. Flying the multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcon, their mission is to provide 24/7 protection of the homeland with their premier Aerospace Control Alert mission, providing combat Airmen and capabilities to combatant commanders around the globe, as well as providing expertise and manpower in Defense Support to Civil Authorities in situations such as natural disasters or, most recently, during the COVID pandemic.

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/

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).

Parking will be available in the main parking lot of Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. Follow the signs for event parking, then a shuttle bus will transport you to the 180th base.

A VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT SECURITY CHECK, PRIOR TO BOARDING BUS

Due to the nature of background checks and security, this event has a no transfer, no deferment option. There are no refunds for this event.

There is a strict 60 minute course limit for this 5K event. To accommodate flying procedures and 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.