Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
About this race
Join us for a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash on the main runways 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 princess and superhero guest appearances through the morning!
Strollers and wagons are welcome. No pets are allowed.
In case of inclement weather, a cancellation 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!Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
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
This is a flat, 1 mile walk event for all ages and fitness levels. Strollers are welcome.
Kids Dash
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 (open to ages 2-9). Children aged 10 and up should register for the 1 mile walk or 5K run.
Virtual
Can't be with us on June 27th? 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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wheeling, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 8:31 PM local time (CDT) in Wheeling on June 26, 2027 — 15h 14m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Wheeling events
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