Last year I ran the O’Hare 5K/10K “Run on the Runway” Run on September 29, 2013 (thanks to @MichaelWTravels for posting about it). It was a GREAT time! Some of my photos are below.

WHAT?
Runners, walkers, and a lot of children of all ages (strollers were welcome in the past, double-check the rules) get to run on an actual airport runway at O’Hare and Midway Airports. Both 5K runs are family-friendly events designed for all ages and abilities. Each offers a truly unique race course, amazing photo opportunities, cool gear, entertainment and great food.

WHEN?
ORD: Sunday, October 5, 2014 – O’Hare’s “Run on the Runway” – Benefits Wounded Warrior Project. More info and signup here.
MDW: Sunday, September 21, 2014 – “Midway Fly Away 5K” – Benefits Chicago’s Children’s Charities and the athletes of Special Olympics Chicago. More info and signup here.

OTHER?
Find more “5Ks on Runways/Airports” from @runwithmiles here.

Photos from my 2013 ORD “Run on the Runway”

5K Chicago

Sun is up and we’re all waiting for the ‘OK’ to enter the active airfield.

5K Chicago

Perfect day to … run on a runway!

5K Chicago

“Turn Right to Runway 10C” at ORD

5K Chicago

RUNNING the Friendly Skies!

5K Chicago

None stop planes landing and taking off nearby. Crazy!

5K Chicago

New 10,540′ Runway 28C-10C opened Oct 17, 2013 to MUCH BIGGER traffic!

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