CAK5K on the Runway 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Green, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Lil' Captains Dash | Other | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | Free | 200 |
| Youth Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Adult Run/Walk: $40 until Oct 3.
- Lil' Captains Dash: Free until Oct 4.
- Youth Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Adult Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2260 International Pkwy, Green, OH 44720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Run to You Racing) for CAK5K on the Runway. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at CAK5K on the Runway?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:48 or better, the top quarter in 28:57, and half the field in 35:57; the last tenth came in after 56:52.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:28 | 21:34 |
| 20-29 | 24:54 | 20:51 |
| 30-39 | 21:36 | 19:43 |
| 40-49 | 24:28 | 19:57 |
| 50-59 | 26:33 | 19:54 |
| 60-69 | 28:16 | 21:34 |
| 70+ | 30:49 | 29:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 6 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
CAK5K on the Runway 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 951 to 970 finishers, and the median time rose from 26:51 to 35:57.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 970 (+14%) | 35:57 | under 24:48 | 16:53 |
| 2024 | 851 (-11%) | 34:10 | under 24:26 | 16:58 |
| 2023 | 951 | 26:51 | under 18:40 | 12:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:57, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2260 International Pkwy, Green, OH 44720Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Aug 6, 2023), 2021 (Jul 11, 2021), 2018 (Oct 13, 2018)
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Quick answers
- When is CAK5K on the Runway?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 970 runners finished the Adult Run/Walk; the median finish was 35:57 and the winner ran 16:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:57, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2260 International Pkwy, Green, OH 44720.
From the organizers
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERED EARLY BEFORE WE SOLD OUT. WE HAVE HIT OUR RACE CAPACITY. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS.
Race Features
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
One of the BEST finisher medals around
The Afterburner Zone - a 100 meter race inside of the 5K, located just after Mile 2.2
Great SWAG / Food / Beverages / NEW Post-Race Party