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Run the Runway 2025

Date: June 28, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Event 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:

  • 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


Event Location 1098 South Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling IL 60090 view a map
Date/Time Information June 28th, 2025 
7:20 AM - Guided Stretch 
8:00 AM - 5K and 1 Mile Start 
8:40 AM - Award Ceremony (5K)
9:00 AM - Kids Dash Start
Contact Information
Carmina Esguerra
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