CAK5K on the Runway
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Green, Ohio
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the CAK5K on the Runway, taking place on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in Green, Summit! This unique event offers participants the rare opportunity to run on an actual runway at the Ohio Air Guard Facility, culminating in a spectacular finish at the MAPS Air Museum. While registration for 2025 is already sold out, the excitement around this event is palpable. Runners will compete in a 5K race, with additional fun features including the Afterburner Zone—a thrilling 100-meter race nestled within the 5K course.
Participants can look forward to fantastic finisher medals and the chance to win free running shoes through raffles as registration milestones are met. The event also boasts a lively post-race party with great food, beverages, and awards for top finishers across various age groups. Join in the celebration of the City of Akron's Bicentennial while enjoying this exhilarating race experience. Don’t miss out on being part of this amazing event in the Green Great 8 Race Series!
Participants can look forward to fantastic finisher medals and the chance to win free running shoes through raffles as registration milestones are met. The event also boasts a lively post-race party with great food, beverages, and awards for top finishers across various age groups. Join in the celebration of the City of Akron's Bicentennial while enjoying this exhilarating race experience. Don’t miss out on being part of this amazing event in the Green Great 8 Race Series!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2025. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERED IN ADVANCE.
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].
Races
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Adult Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDWe are a family friendly event! -
Student Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Lil' Captains Dash
Sun 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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