Stinger 5K

SEP
13
2026
The Stinger 5K is a unique run on an active Air National Guard base in Swanton, Ohio. The course passes fighter jets and starts at a 9/11 memorial. A post-race F-16 flight demonstration is also featured.
Sun 13 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Stinger 5K takes place on the grounds of the 180th Fighter Wing at the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, near Toledo. The course starts and finishes at the on-base 9/11 Memorial and runs past fighter jet parking pads and along the "Stinger" tarmac.

Distances & Activities

  • Stinger 5K
  • Stinger Walk
  • Virtual 5K
  • 180th Fighter Wing Kids Run
  • Stroller / Wagon Rider

Participation Details

A background check is required for all participants and attendees who are not active military members, employees, or their dependents. The event includes F-16 flight demonstrations after the race concludes. Access to the base and memorial is for security-cleared registrants and volunteers only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Stinger Walk
5 km
Stinger 5k
Virtual 5k
Stroller / Wagon Rider
180th Fighter Wing Kids Run