Wings of Mercy Runway 5k
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:00PM EDT
- Location Linden, Michigan
- Price Free - $49.64
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Wings of Mercy Runway 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the charming town of Linden, Genesee. This unique twilight event invites participants to race along the runway and taxiways of the Linden Price's Airport, offering a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for runners and walkers alike. Choose between the competitive 5K run/walk or the Fenton Foot Care 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, perfect for families and participants of all ages.
This year, participants can look forward to an upgraded glow-in-the-dark medal and a fresh new t-shirt design! For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option is available, allowing you to join in the fun from anywhere and still receive your shirt and medal. Plus, overall male and female winners of the 5K will be rewarded with a thrilling free airplane ride! Don’t miss this chance to support a great cause as proceeds benefit Wings of Mercy East Michigan, a nonprofit providing free flights to medical centers for those in need. Get ready for a memorable day filled with community spirit and friendly competition!
This year, participants can look forward to an upgraded glow-in-the-dark medal and a fresh new t-shirt design! For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option is available, allowing you to join in the fun from anywhere and still receive your shirt and medal. Plus, overall male and female winners of the 5K will be rewarded with a thrilling free airplane ride! Don’t miss this chance to support a great cause as proceeds benefit Wings of Mercy East Michigan, a nonprofit providing free flights to medical centers for those in need. Get ready for a memorable day filled with community spirit and friendly competition!
Organiser's Description
The Wings of Mercy Runway 5K Run / Competitive Walk and Fenton Foot Care 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk will be twilight races along the Runway and Taxiways of the Linden Price's Airport. This unique 5k race benefits Wings of Mercy East Michigan, Inc.
Wings of Mercy East Michigan, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that coordinates free flights to distant medical centers for individuals with limited financial resources. Using general aviation aircraft and volunteer pilots, they serve recipients on flights within approximately 600 miles of Eastern Michigan.
_NEW THIS YEAR!_
* _UPGRADED, GLOW IN THE DARK MEDAL AND NEW T-SHIRT DESIGN (SEE BELOW)!_
* _Don't want a shirt - there's now an Economy registration option!
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* _CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE RACE? REGISTER FOR OUR VIRTUAL OPTION! (VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS CAN PICK UP THEIR SHIRT AND MEDAL AT THE AIRPORT BY EMAILING US AT WOM5KRACE@GMAIL.COM TO COORDINATE PICK UP. VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS)_
* _OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS OF THE 5K RUN/WALK AND 5K COMPETITIVE WALK WIN A FREE AIRPLANE RIDE!!!!_
Check out our 2026 shirt and medal reveal - _HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/F8UNDVLGVOI_ [https://youtu.be/f8uNdvlGvoI]
Wings of Mercy East Michigan, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that coordinates free flights to distant medical centers for individuals with limited financial resources. Using general aviation aircraft and volunteer pilots, they serve recipients on flights within approximately 600 miles of Eastern Michigan.
_NEW THIS YEAR!_
* _UPGRADED, GLOW IN THE DARK MEDAL AND NEW T-SHIRT DESIGN (SEE BELOW)!_
* _Don't want a shirt - there's now an Economy registration option!
_
* _CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE RACE? REGISTER FOR OUR VIRTUAL OPTION! (VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS CAN PICK UP THEIR SHIRT AND MEDAL AT THE AIRPORT BY EMAILING US AT WOM5KRACE@GMAIL.COM TO COORDINATE PICK UP. VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR OVERALL AND AGE GROUP AWARDS)_
* _OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS OF THE 5K RUN/WALK AND 5K COMPETITIVE WALK WIN A FREE AIRPLANE RIDE!!!!_
Check out our 2026 shirt and medal reveal - _HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/F8UNDVLGVOI_ [https://youtu.be/f8uNdvlGvoI]
Races
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5K Run / Walk
Incl. $4.64 Fee & Custom A4 Cooling Performance Race Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00PM EDT)
$49.64
Your 5K Run/Walk Registration fee includes - stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom A4 Cooling Performance Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
5K Run / Walk Economy Option (No Shirt)
Incl. $3.63 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00PM EDT)
$33.63
Your 5K Run/Walk Economy Option Registration fee includes - stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments **NO SHIRT -
5K Run/Walk - Virtual Option
Incl. $4.64 Fee & Custom A4 Cooling Performance Race Shirt
$49.64
Can't make it out to race in person on June 20th? Use our virtual option and run or walk anywhere. Just submit your results by 9pm on June 20th to be included in the virtual results. Your 5K Run/Walk Virtual Registration fee includes - t-shirt Custom A4 Cooling Performance Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal (Shirt and medal to be picked up at race location. Contact race at wom5krace@gmail.com to coordinate pick up. No shipping.) **Note: Virtual participants are not eligible for in-person race scoring or awards. -
5K Competitive Walk
Incl. $4.64 Fee & Custom A4 Cooling Performance Race Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00PM EDT)
$49.64
Your 5K Competitive Walk Registration fee includes - stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results t-shirt Custom A4 Cooling Performance Race Shirt sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments -
5K Competitive Walk Economy Option (No Shirt)
Incl. $3.63 Fee
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00PM EDT)
$33.63
Your 5K Competitive Walk Economy Option Registration fee includes - stopwatchChip Timed Race with Live Results sports medal Custom Finisher Medal trophy Overall & Age Group Awards camera with flash FREE Race Photos red apple Post-Race Refreshments **NO SHIRT -
Fenton Foot Care 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
Free
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Linden Price Airport, 618 Silver Lake Rd., Linden, 48451, MI, United States
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