Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport

About the Event

Race Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Join us for a 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk and Kids Dash on the main runways and taxiways at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, Illinois. The 5K course is USATF Certified, and chip timed. Hang out after your event for podium awards, music, food, giveaways and kids' activities. Plus keep an eye out for princess and superhero guest appearances through the morning!

Strollers and wagons are welcome. No pets are allowed.

In case of inclement weather, a cancellation call will be made by 8:30AM on event day. This is a fundraising event with proceeds benefiting local aviation scholarships. As a result, no refunds will be issued, and the event will not be rescheduled.

Thank you for your support!

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk

Jun 28, 2025

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:00

5k Run

Jun 28, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Wheeling.

thermostat Temperature

15.9° / 26.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.9° / 25.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:15

nightlight Sunset

20:27

About Wheeling

Learn more about the host city, Wheeling.

Wheeling is a village in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. It is home to about 39,000 people (census, 1 April 2020) .

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

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$10 OFF

Promo code RunGu26

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