Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport is a running race on June 26, 2027 in Wheeling, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $50.
- Date
- June 26, 2027 (300 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$50
- Sport
- Running
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
82°
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
City 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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300
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
- Date
- June 26, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Run the Runway at Chicago Executive Airport
Jun 26, 2027