Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
From Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport 2025
- Date Sat 28th June 2025
- Time 1:00AM EST
- Location Wheeling, Illinois
- Price $23.25 - $44.75
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Run the Runway event at Chicago Executive Airport on Saturday, June 28, 2025! Celebrating its 10th year, this exciting occasion kicks off at 8:00 AM in Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois. Participants can choose from a thrilling 5K run, a scenic 1-mile walk, or let the kids dash in their own special race. The 5K course is USATF Certified and chip-timed, ensuring every runner's performance is accurately recorded.
After the races, enjoy a vibrant festival atmosphere complete with podium awards, live music, delicious food, and fun activities for children, including appearances from beloved characters like Elsa and Spiderman. Strollers and wagons are welcome, making this a fantastic family-friendly event. All proceeds from the Run the Runway go towards local aviation scholarships, and participants who register before May 1, 2025, are guaranteed a commemorative shirt. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run on the main runway and taxiways while supporting a great cause! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with the Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport 2025 team!
After the races, enjoy a vibrant festival atmosphere complete with podium awards, live music, delicious food, and fun activities for children, including appearances from beloved characters like Elsa and Spiderman. Strollers and wagons are welcome, making this a fantastic family-friendly event. All proceeds from the Run the Runway go towards local aviation scholarships, and participants who register before May 1, 2025, are guaranteed a commemorative shirt. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run on the main runway and taxiways while supporting a great cause! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with the Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport 2025 team!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US IN 2025 FOR OUR 10TH YEAR RUNNING!
RACE DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025 AT 8:00 AM
Join us for a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash on the main runway and taxiways at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois. The 5K course is USATF Certified and chip timed. Hang out after your event for podium awards, music, food, giveaways and kids activities. Plus keep an eye out for Elsa and Spiderman guest appearances through the morning!
Strollers and wagons are welcome. No pets are allowed.
Giveaways:
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> Participation medals and Top Finisher pins will be awarded
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> Participants who register prior to MAY 1, 2025 are guaranteed a shirt
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> 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk registration shirts will be unisex adult sizing
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> Kids Dash shirts will be youth sizing
> _*No additional shirts will be ordered after May 1st. Supplies are limited, register today to guarantee your shirt selection._
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, A CANCELATION CALL WILL BE MADE BY 8:30AM ON EVENT DAY. THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING LOCAL AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS. AS A RESULT, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AND THE EVENT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
RACE DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025 AT 8:00 AM
Join us for a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash on the main runway and taxiways at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois. The 5K course is USATF Certified and chip timed. Hang out after your event for podium awards, music, food, giveaways and kids activities. Plus keep an eye out for Elsa and Spiderman guest appearances through the morning!
Strollers and wagons are welcome. No pets are allowed.
Giveaways:
*
> Participation medals and Top Finisher pins will be awarded
*
> Participants who register prior to MAY 1, 2025 are guaranteed a shirt
*
> 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk registration shirts will be unisex adult sizing
*
> Kids Dash shirts will be youth sizing
> _*No additional shirts will be ordered after May 1st. Supplies are limited, register today to guarantee your shirt selection._
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, A CANCELATION CALL WILL BE MADE BY 8:30AM ON EVENT DAY. THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT WITH PROCEEDS BENEFITING LOCAL AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS. AS A RESULT, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AND THE EVENT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $4.55 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$39.55
The 5K course is USATF Certified and chip timed. This course is flat and a single loop with the same start/finish line. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $4.55 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$39.55
This is a flat, 1 mile walk event for all ages and fitness levels. Strollers are welcome. -
Kids Dash
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Kids Dash Event Shirt
Sat 28th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$23.25
This event is open to ages 2-9 years old. There will be two distances: a 100 yard dash (only for ages 5 and under) and a 1/4 mile route. Children aged 10 and up should register for the 1 mile walk or 5K run. -
Virtual
Incl. $4.75 Fee & Event Shirt
$44.75
Can't be with us on June 28th? No problem! Run or walk your event on race morning and submit your time on our results page. Don't forget to post a photo in your event gear on our social media page! Event packets will be mailed in mid-June to the name and address used during registration. A participation medal will be distributed in your event packet, however virtual participants will not qualify for top finisher pins.
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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport