CAK5K on the Runway

  • Date Sun 5th October 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Green, Ohio
  • Price Free - $32.80
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an extraordinary experience at the CAK5K on the Runway, taking place on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in Green, Summit! Celebrating its 9th year, this unique event invites runners to hit the runway at the Ohio Air Guard Facility, culminating in a fantastic finish at the MAPS Air Museum. Participants can choose to run a thrilling 5K course, which includes the exciting Afterburner Zone – a special 100-meter race within the main event.

This year promises even more excitement with one of the best finisher medals around, along with fantastic swag, food, and beverages at the post-race party. Runners will have the chance to win free running shoes through raffles as registration milestones are reached, and every 200th finisher will also take home a pair! Awards will be presented for top finishers across various categories, so lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community celebration – all while honoring Akron’s bicentennial! Don’t miss out on being part of the Green Great 8 Race Series with this amazing 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 10 MEN / WOMEN OPEN DIVISION (1-39) AND MASTERS DIVISION (40+)

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].

Races

  • Adult Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    We are a family friendly event!
  • Student Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

  • Lil' Captains Dash

    Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS AUG 25

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Location

2260 International Pkwy, Green, 44720, OH, United States

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