Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run · 1 Mile Walk · Kids Dash & more
From the Organizer
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 character 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!
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chicago Palwaukee Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheeling, IL
Population
38,495
as of 2023
Elevation
650 ft
Nearest Airport
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 11 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.
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19
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
- Date
- June 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport?
- Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport is a running race held in Wheeling, Illinois on June 27, 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 Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Wheeling, Illinois at Chicago Executive Airport, Wheeling, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
Jun 27, 2026