You will be running 5K on the RUNWAY at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport!
Join us for an exciting evening at the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport for the 1st YMCA Run the Runway: Chatham-Kent!
Register now!
Friday, September 13th, 2024.
5K Run, Walk, or Roll on the Runway!
RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Registration fees
Kiddie Trot 1K (not timed)
Fun run no timing or results posted. Distance is approximate (1k).
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$20.00
Timing chip and results not provided. Distance is approximate (1k).
Jun. 1 - Sep. 13
VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk
Looking to do the 5K race on your own schedule and at your own location of choice? This is the event for you! Support a great cause while doing something great for your health. You can use any app to track your time such as RunKeeper, or if you prefer a more laid back approach just post your results on our results page or a selfie using the hashtag #YMCARTR when you are done - no time required! Instructions will be sent to all registered participants in September. Virtual Race is NOT eligible for finishing prizes.
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$30.00
Complete the 5K on your own time!
Jun. 1 - Sep. 13
Runway 5k
Price changes in 1 month 7 days-
5K runway run, walk, or roll - strollers are welcome!
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$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 1 – Jun. 30 -
$55.00
Registration
Now registering Jul. 1 – Aug. 11 -
$65.00Aug. 11 – Sep. 13
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Pre Race Bib Pick Up
Stay tuned! Pre race bib pick up details to be announced soon.
Course Description
This is a flat and fast certified 5K, chip timed event. You can run, walk, roll or stroll!
Course will begin and end on the Runway of the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport.
8528 14 Line, Merlin, ON N0P 1W0
Prizes
The top male and female finisher will receive their choice of a brand-new pair of running shoes from our official running partner, Backroads Brews + Shoes. Even if you're not aiming for a top finish, there are lots of additional prizes given away every year to random registered runners, making YMCA Run the Runway a truly inclusive event!
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OUR OFFICIAL RUNINNG PARTNER
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Event schedule
- Fri., September 13, 2024 5:00 p.m. - Bib Pick up and check in (if not done earlier)
- Fri., September 13, 2024 5:00 p.m. - Silent Auction
- Fri., September 13, 2024 6:15 p.m. - Kiddie Trot
- Fri., September 13, 2024 6:30 p.m. - 5K Race
- Fri., September 13, 2024 6:45 p.m. - Reception in Hangar with Food, Beer and Wine
- Fri., September 13, 2024 7:30 p.m. - Presentation, prizing and closing of the silent auction
Contact information
- Event contact
- YMCA of Southwestern Ontario
- runtherunway@swo.ymca.ca
- Phone
- 519-907-5500 x 1151
- Website
- Visit website