The CAK5K on the Runway is a unique and family-friendly race event held each October at the Akron–Canton Airport and MAPS Air Museum. Participants can choose from three race distances: a 5K Run/Walk for adults, a 5K Run/Walk for students, and the Lil’ Captains Dash, a free 800-meter sprint designed for young children. Runners enjoy the rare experience of racing on an active airport runway, including a high-energy “Afterburner Zone” sprint segment near mile 2.2. The event offers custom medals, age group awards, raffles, and a festive post-race celebration with music, food, and aviation-themed fun. Proceeds benefit the MAPS Air Museum, supporting its mission to preserve and honor aviation history.
Race
5 km
Race Date:
05 October, 2025
The CAK5K on the Runway Adult Run/Walk is a 5 km race for participants aged 19 and up, offering a unique opportunity to run on an active airport runway and through the Ohio Air National Guard facility. Runners enjoy special features like the high-energy “Afterburner Zone,” custom finisher medals, race-day SWAG, and age-group awards.
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FAQs
What is the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
How long is the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
Where does the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk take place?
What is the elevation gain of the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
How can I prepare for the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
How do I choose the right training plan for the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
The CAK5K on the Runway Adult Run/Walk is a 5 km race for participants aged 19 and up, offering a unique opportunity to run on an active airport runway and through the Ohio Air National Guard facility. Runners enjoy special features like the high-energy “Afterburner Zone,” custom finisher medals, race-day SWAG, and age-group awards.
The CAK5K Adult Run/Walk is 5km long.
The CAK5K Adult Run/Walk takes place in Green, Ohio, United States of America.
Runna classifies the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
The CAK5K on the Runway Adult Run/Walk is a 5 km race for participants aged 19 and up, offering a unique opportunity to run on an active airport runway and through the Ohio Air National Guard facility. Runners enjoy special features like the high-energy “Afterburner Zone,” custom finisher medals, race-day SWAG, and age-group awards.
How long is the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
The CAK5K Adult Run/Walk is 5km long.
Where does the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk take place?
The CAK5K Adult Run/Walk takes place in Green, Ohio, United States of America.
What is the elevation gain of the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
Runna classifies the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the CAK5K Adult Run/Walk?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Kid friendly
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