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This 5K At O'Hare Airport Lets You Race Down A Runway As Planes Land Nearby

By Heather Cherone | September 13, 2016 5:13am | Updated on September 13, 2016 6:56am
 Thousands of runners are expected to head to O'Hare Sept. 25 for the O'Hare 5K on the Runway race.
Thousands of runners are expected to head to O'Hare Sept. 25 for the O'Hare 5K on the Runway race.
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Chicago Department of Aviation

O'HARE — Thousands of runners will get a chance to run a route Sept. 25 that is usually reserved for planes getting ready to take off or land at O'Hare Airport.

Sponsored by United Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation, the sixth annual O'Hare 5K on the Runway will benefit Cal's Angels, which grants wishes for children fighting cancer and provides financial assistance to their families.

Runners will race along the furthest south runway, known as 10R, organizers said.

More with Heather on running on runways at O'hare.

Organizers promise runners "thrilling sights and sounds of planes taking off and landing nearby."

The race will start at 8 a.m. Parking is free for runners.

The event includes a 5K run, walk and kids run. Strollers are welcome, organizers said.

The cost for the run is $45 for the race and $20 for the children's race.

For more information, email info@VisionEventManagement.com.

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