CAK5K on the Runway
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- Adult Run/Walk · Youth Run/Walk · Lil' Captains Dash
From the Organizer
WELCOME TO 2026
Race Features
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One of a Kind Experience running on an actual runway, through the Ohio Air Guard Facility, and a great Start / Finish at the MAPS Air Museum
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One of the BEST finisher medals around
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The Afterburner Zone - a 100 meter race inside of the 5K, located just after Mile 2.2
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Great SWAG / Food / Beverages / NEW Post-Race Party
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5K Awards - Top 5 Men/Women Overall / Top 1 M/F Master (40-49), Grand Master (50-59), Senior (60+) / Top 3 M/F Age Groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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Afterburner Zone Awards - Top 3 in Age Groups 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Military Discounts Available - Please contact Jim Chaney - jchaney@runtoyouracing.com for details
Green Great 8 Race Series - The CAK5K on the Runway is one of the featured events in the Green Great 8 Race Series. Learn more about this fantastic series here.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Green, OH
Population
27,381
as of 2023
Elevation
1,177 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at CAK5K on the Runway, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
118
Days to train
- Race
- CAK5K on the Runway
- Date
- October 4, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Green, OH
Adult Track Night
3 miles away
Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run
5K
3 miles away
Kevin Peck Memorial 5K
5K
7 miles away
Lake Community Hope 5k and Fun Run
5K
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the CAK5K on the Runway?
- CAK5K on the Runway is a running race held in Green, Ohio on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the CAK5K on the Runway?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Green, Ohio at 2260 International Pkwy, Green, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the CAK5K on the Runway?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
CAK5K on the Runway
Oct 4, 2026