CAK 5K on the Runway Review

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Lisa Keane

CAK 5K on the Runway

Summary

One of my top 5 favorite 5Ks! Flat & fast race on the runway with so many planes and helicopters all along the course and an active plane flying over! Extra after burner challenge mid race for a race within a race! Nice swag & awards 3 deep / 5 years

Posted Oct 04, 2026

Pros

Good communication
Easy directions
Packet pick up options
Free parking / VIP parking available
Free busing
Ample indoor RR / porta johns
Free entry to MAPS museum
Tons of fun photo ops
Chip timing
Well marked flat and fast course
Tons of volunteers
After burner challenge
Strong volunteer presence
Nice LS tees and finishers medal
Water station on course and water / snacks at the finish
OA / AG Awards

Good communication leading up to race day, easy directions, and packet pick up options.
Free busing / parking lot to/ from event site approx 10 minutes away. VIP parking available for additional cost.
Porta John’s and indoor restrooms
Free entry to the MAPS Air Museum w/ tons of photo ops
Chip timing
Well marked flat and fast course on the runway with scenic views, plenty of volunteers, after burner challenge, and an active airplane flying over which I LOVED!
LS tech shirt and finishers medal for all athletes
One water station on course and one at the finish line with bananas and granola bars.
Overall winners earned a fun Captain’s hat and age group winners got a nice trophy.
Special awards for the after burner section as well.
I would definitely do this one again!