Run for Wings 5K
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Run For Wings 5K : Norton Shores, MI
Run For Wings 5K is scheduled for June 13, 2026, at Hangar 3, 103 Sinclair Drive in Norton Shores, Michigan. The event is the 21st annual 5K run and walk and lists the distance as 3.1 miles. The registration period and fee are provided by the organizer: registration opens February 16, 2026, closes April 6, 2026, and the registration fee is $25.00.
The event includes a pancake breakfast that is offered with entry. A special finish line will be located on the airport tarmac. Finish place prizes and door prizes for all participants are part of the event. Participants may choose a premium T-shirt when registering. Dogs and strollers are welcome on the course.
Additional activities on site include airplane and helicopter rides, a unique car show, aircraft on display, a Kids Zone with face painting, and characters available to meet and greet. The event is presented as a family oriented gathering with multiple on-site attractions in addition to the 5K.
All proceeds benefit Wings of Mercy. The organizer states that 100 percent of the registration fee will go to the West Michigan chapter. Wings of Mercy is a nonprofit volunteer pilot organization that provides free private airplane transportation for medical patients with low or limited disposable income and is supported through donations and fundraising events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
