CAK 5K on the Runway
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CAK5K on the Runway : event overview
The CAK5K on the Runway takes place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Green, Ohio. The event uses the MAPS Air Museum area and the Ohio Air National Guard facility; the museum is the race beneficiary. The main race distance is a 5K. Event entries and details listed by the organizer include an Adult Run/Walk (ages 19-99, price $35), a Student Run/Walk (ages 1-18, price $25; 123 spots remaining), and the Lil' Captains Dash (free). Registration opens December 1, 2025 for the Adult and Student events and July 31, 2026 for the Lil' Captains Dash.
Features and logistics
The course includes a section on an actual runway and a 100 meter segment called the Afterburner Zone located just after mile 2.2. The event provides finisher medals, event shirts, swag, food, beverages, and a post-race party. Awards for the 5K include Top 5 men and women overall, masters and senior categories, and age-group awards across standard brackets up to age 80+. Separate awards are listed for the Afterburner Zone.
Packet pickup is scheduled at two local running stores the days before the race: Second Sole in Akron (1466 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44313) and Second Sole in Canton (4691 Dressler Rd NW, Canton, OH 44718). Sponsors include the Akron-Canton Airport and the MAPS Air Museum. Military discounts are noted as available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
