Wings of Mercy Runway 5k
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run / Walk · 5K Run / Walk Economy Option (no shirt) · 5K Competitive Walk & more
From the Organizer
The Wings of Mercy Runway 5K Run / Competitive Walk and Fenton Foot Care 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk will be twilight races along the Runway and Taxiways of the Linden Price's Airport. This unique 5k race benefits Wings of Mercy East Michigan, Inc.
Wings of Mercy East Michigan, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that coordinates free flights to distant medical centers for individuals with limited financial resources. Using general aviation aircraft and volunteer pilots, they serve recipients on flights within approximately 600 miles of Eastern Michigan.
New this year!
- Upgraded, glow in the dark medal and new T-shirt design (see below)!
- Don't want a shirt - there's now an Economy registration option!
- Overall Male and Female winners of the 5K Run/Walk and 5K Competitive Walk win a free airplane ride!!!!
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Linden Wwtp.
Host City
About Linden, MI
Elevation
878 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 47 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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12
Days to train
- Race
- Wings of Mercy Runway 5k
- Date
- June 20, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Linden, MI
LAFF PATHWAY PADDLE & PEDAL FESTIVAL
Less than a mile away
Tractor Trail 5K
5K
4 miles away
Fenton Festival of Fitness
4 miles away
Fenton Firecracker 5K & 2K Run/Walk
5K
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Wings of Mercy Runway 5k?
- Wings of Mercy Runway 5k is a running race held in Linden, Michigan on June 20, 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 Wings of Mercy Runway 5k?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Linden, Michigan at Linden Price Airport, 618 Silver Lake Rd., Linden, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wings of Mercy Runway 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wings of Mercy Runway 5k
Jun 20, 2026