CAK5K on the Runway
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Green, Ohio
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the CAK5K on the Runway, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Green, Summit! This unique race offers participants the incredible opportunity to run on an actual runway at the Ohio Air Guard Facility, with a thrilling start and finish at the MAPS Air Museum. Celebrating its 9th year, this event promises not only a scenic route but also one of the best finisher medals around.
Runners can look forward to exciting giveaways, including free running shoes raffled at various registration milestones, and complimentary shoes for every 200th finisher. The race features a special Afterburner Zone, a 100-meter sprint that adds an extra layer of fun to the 5K course. Participants will enjoy great swag, delicious food, beverages, and a lively post-race party. With awards for the top runners in multiple categories, including overall and age groups, there’s something for everyone. Join us in celebrating the Akron Bicentennial and be part of the Green Great 8 Race Series at this fantastic event!
Runners can look forward to exciting giveaways, including free running shoes raffled at various registration milestones, and complimentary shoes for every 200th finisher. The race features a special Afterburner Zone, a 100-meter sprint that adds an extra layer of fun to the 5K course. Participants will enjoy great swag, delicious food, beverages, and a lively post-race party. With awards for the top runners in multiple categories, including overall and age groups, there’s something for everyone. Join us in celebrating the Akron Bicentennial and be part of the Green Great 8 Race Series at this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR OUR 9TH YEAR ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 2025!
RACE FEATURES
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ONE OF A KIND EXPERIENCE RUNNING ON AN ACTUAL RUNWAY, THROUGH THE OHIO AIR GUARD FACILITY, AND A GREAT START / FINISH AT THE MAPS AIR MUSEUM
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ONE OF THE BEST FINISHER MEDALS AROUND
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FREE RUNNING SHOES RAFFLED AS WE HIT LEVELS OF 200 REGISTRATIONS (1-200 RAFFLE ONE, 201-400 RAFFLE TWO, ETC)
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FREE RUNNING SHOES TO EVERY 200TH FINISHER (200TH PLACE, 400TH PLACE, 600TH PLACE, ETC)
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THE AFTERBURNER ZONE - A 100 METER RACE INSIDE OF THE 5K, LOCATED JUST AFTER MILE 2.2
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GREAT SWAG / FOOD / BEVERAGES / NEW POST-RACE PARTY
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5K AWARDS - TOP 5 MEN/WOMEN OVERALL / TOP 1 M/F MASTER (40-49), GRAND MASTER (50-59), SENIOR (60+) / TOP 3 M/F AGE GROUPS 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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AFTERBURNER ZONE AWARDS - TOP 3 IN AGE GROUPS 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
AKRON BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - WE ARE THRILLED TO HELP CELEBRATE THE CITY OF AKRON'S BICENTENNIAL
MILITARY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE - PLEASE CONTACT JIM CHANEY - [email protected] FOR DETAILS
GREEN GREAT 8 RACE SERIES - THE CAK5K ON THE RUNWAY IS ONE OF THE FEATURED EVENTS IN THE GREEN GREAT 8 RACE SERIES. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FANTASTIC SERIES HERE [https://www.cityofgreen.org/559/Green-Great-Eight-Race-Series].
RACE FEATURES
*
ONE OF A KIND EXPERIENCE RUNNING ON AN ACTUAL RUNWAY, THROUGH THE OHIO AIR GUARD FACILITY, AND A GREAT START / FINISH AT THE MAPS AIR MUSEUM
*
ONE OF THE BEST FINISHER MEDALS AROUND
*
FREE RUNNING SHOES RAFFLED AS WE HIT LEVELS OF 200 REGISTRATIONS (1-200 RAFFLE ONE, 201-400 RAFFLE TWO, ETC)
*
FREE RUNNING SHOES TO EVERY 200TH FINISHER (200TH PLACE, 400TH PLACE, 600TH PLACE, ETC)
*
THE AFTERBURNER ZONE - A 100 METER RACE INSIDE OF THE 5K, LOCATED JUST AFTER MILE 2.2
*
GREAT SWAG / FOOD / BEVERAGES / NEW POST-RACE PARTY
*
5K AWARDS - TOP 5 MEN/WOMEN OVERALL / TOP 1 M/F MASTER (40-49), GRAND MASTER (50-59), SENIOR (60+) / TOP 3 M/F AGE GROUPS 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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AFTERBURNER ZONE AWARDS - TOP 3 IN AGE GROUPS 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
AKRON BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION - WE ARE THRILLED TO HELP CELEBRATE THE CITY OF AKRON'S BICENTENNIAL
MILITARY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE - PLEASE CONTACT JIM CHANEY - [email protected] FOR DETAILS
GREEN GREAT 8 RACE SERIES - THE CAK5K ON THE RUNWAY IS ONE OF THE FEATURED EVENTS IN THE GREEN GREAT 8 RACE SERIES. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FANTASTIC SERIES HERE [https://www.cityofgreen.org/559/Green-Great-Eight-Race-Series].
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