Stinger 5K
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About the race
The Stinger 5K is an exclusive, family friendly 5K run and walk held at the 180th Fighter Wing on the Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. The course begins and ends at the 9/11 Memorial, runs past the fighter wing parking pads and continues onto the Stinger tarmac.
The event includes a strict 60 minute course limit. A course sweep bus will accompany the field to assist anyone who falls behind pace. Participants who cannot complete the 5K within the allowed time may choose a shorter distance walk to finish within the time restriction.
Event formats listed for the day include:
- 5K Run
- Stinger Walk
- Virtual 5K
- Kids Run
- Stroller Wagon
Packet pickup is organized on the Friday of race week at Dave's Running Perrysburg and on race day at the 180th Pavilion for 180th members only. Civilian participants must pick up packets on Friday. Individual QR codes are scanned at pickup; registrants may collect packets for friends or family. An email with packet pickup details is sent the week of the race. Early packet pickup is available and there are expected lines on race day.
The event is scheduled for September 12, 2027, at the airport address listed for the 180th Fighter Wing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
