Runway to a Cure
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Runway to a Cure - Ottawa, Illinois
Runway to a Cure is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois. The event stages runs and walks held directly on the airport runway and includes separate race formats for different participants.
The event offers these distances:
- 5K - Runway to a Cure 5K and Survivor Run/Walk
- 1K - Family Walk / Run
Program elements include a Survivor Recognition Lap, a skydiver flag landing ceremony, music, community sponsors, and activities for families. The event also features raffles, a silent auction, and a post-race celebration at JumpRun Café.
The event was inspired by a personal experience with cancer treatment and the care received at Northwestern Medicine. All proceeds support ongoing cancer research aimed at advancing treatments and improving outcomes for families facing cancer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
