Run the Runway - Wheeling

JUN

27

2026

Race along real runways at Chicago Executive Airport as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. Timed 5K plus 1 mile, kids dash and virtual options with music, food and family fun benefiting local aviation scholarships.

Sat 27 Jun 2026

Wheeling, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport takes place on June 27, 2026 in Wheeling, Illinois. The event is held on the airport's main runways and taxiways as part of the airport's 100th anniversary. The 5K course is USATF certified and chip timed. The event includes podium awards, music, food, giveaways and kids' activities. Proceeds benefit local aviation scholarships; no refunds will be issued and the event will not be rescheduled.

Distances and participation

5K Run
1 Mile Walk
Kids Dash (open to ages 2 - 9)
Virtual option available

Logistics

Packet pickup is available on specified dates at 1020 S Plant Rd, Wheeling, IL. Parking is located off site only. Strollers and wagons are allowed on course; pets are not permitted. New routes and event layout will be announced in spring 2026. The event has a fundraising focus and lists sponsorship opportunities; organizers report attendance from multiple states. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run

1 Mile Walk

Virtual

Kids Dash