Flight to the Finish
Flight to the Finish is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Zion, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Flight to the Finish 5K and Kids 100m Dash!
Join us Sat, Aug 15 2026 at 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive (Zion Park District) for a fun-filled event as we launch our Zinnia and Monarch Festival..and Bees Too!
The day begins at 8:30 am with the 5K race and followed by the FREE kids 100 meter dash at 9:30am with ribbons awarded to the top 3 finishers under the age of 10.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels. The 5K (FLAT FAST COURSE) race will test your endurance, while the Kids 100m Dash is a great way to get the little ones involved. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and have a blast with friends and family. The event closes with a Bubble Bash Celebration for those interested, awards for ages and top finishers AND First Time 5Kers and door prizes! AWESOME Zinnia and Monarch Festival...and Bees Too! T-Shirt!
$5 OFF UNTIL JULY 16 2026
See you at the finish line!
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
80°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Waukegan Rgnl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Zion, IL
Population
24,466
as of 2023
City Elevation
651 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Central 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?
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23
Days to train
- Race
- Flight to the Finish
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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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
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Make it a Racecation
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Flight to the Finish
Aug 15, 2026