Runway To a Cure
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Ottawa, Illinois
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day at the Runway to a Cure 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, La Salle. This unique event invites participants to run or walk a special 5K course directly on the runway, uniting the community in a powerful mission to support cancer research. Starting at 8:00 AM, with packet pick-up kicking off at 7:00 AM, this family-friendly event welcomes individuals of all ages to lace up their running shoes and make a difference.
Join us as we honor the strength of cancer survivors and fighters with a special Survivor Recognition Lap, celebrating courage and resilience. The atmosphere will be vibrant and uplifting, filled with music, community sponsors, and delicious post-race refreshments provided by JumpRun Café. Whether you're running in memory of a loved one or to promote awareness, your participation is vital in advancing treatments and improving outcomes for families facing cancer. Together, let's turn gratitude into action and run toward a cure!
Join us as we honor the strength of cancer survivors and fighters with a special Survivor Recognition Lap, celebrating courage and resilience. The atmosphere will be vibrant and uplifting, filled with music, community sponsors, and delicious post-race refreshments provided by JumpRun Café. Whether you're running in memory of a loved one or to promote awareness, your participation is vital in advancing treatments and improving outcomes for families facing cancer. Together, let's turn gratitude into action and run toward a cure!
Organiser's Description
Runway to a Cure 5K
Saturday, September 19 Skydive Chicago Ottawa, Illinois
Packet Pick-up 7:00am Race Starts 8:00am
Join us for Runway to a Cure, a one-of-a-kind 5K run and walk held directly on the runway at Skydive Chicagobringing our community together to raise meaningful support for cancer research and honor the strength of survivors, fighters, and the loved ones we carry with us.
This powerful event was inspired by a personal journey through cancer treatment and the extraordinary care received at Northwestern Medicine. Runway to a Cure transforms gratitude into action, creating an unforgettable experience where every step taken on the runway helps move us closer to a cure.
What to Expect
A unique runway-based 5K course open to runners and walkers of all ages
A moving Survivor Recognition Lap to celebrate courage and resilience
Family-friendly atmosphere with music, community sponsors, and post-race light refreshments offered by JumpRun Caf'e
Whether youre running for someone you love, celebrating survivorship, or simply supporting the cause, your participation makes a difference.
Our Mission
All proceeds from Runway to a Cure support ongoing cancer research, helping advance treatments, improve outcomes, and bring hope to families facing cancer today and in the future.
Together, we run with purpose.
Together, we run toward a cure.
Saturday, September 19 Skydive Chicago Ottawa, Illinois
Packet Pick-up 7:00am Race Starts 8:00am
Join us for Runway to a Cure, a one-of-a-kind 5K run and walk held directly on the runway at Skydive Chicagobringing our community together to raise meaningful support for cancer research and honor the strength of survivors, fighters, and the loved ones we carry with us.
This powerful event was inspired by a personal journey through cancer treatment and the extraordinary care received at Northwestern Medicine. Runway to a Cure transforms gratitude into action, creating an unforgettable experience where every step taken on the runway helps move us closer to a cure.
What to Expect
A unique runway-based 5K course open to runners and walkers of all ages
A moving Survivor Recognition Lap to celebrate courage and resilience
Family-friendly atmosphere with music, community sponsors, and post-race light refreshments offered by JumpRun Caf'e
Whether youre running for someone you love, celebrating survivorship, or simply supporting the cause, your participation makes a difference.
Our Mission
All proceeds from Runway to a Cure support ongoing cancer research, helping advance treatments, improve outcomes, and bring hope to families facing cancer today and in the future.
Together, we run with purpose.
Together, we run toward a cure.
Races
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Runway to a Cure 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Survivor Run/Walk
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Family Walk / Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
CLOSED
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3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, 61350, IL, United States
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