Run the Runway 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join Wausau Events for the 2025 Run the Runway 5K! This year, Wausau Events has partnered with the local Never Forgotten Honor Flight to raise funds to send multiple veterans to see their memorials in Washington D.C. - the trip of a lifetime! We are so excited for this partnership!

📍 Route Details

• Location: The route will take runners on one of the runways at the Wausau Downtown Airport.
• Event Grounds: Runners will also pass through the Wings Over Wausau Event grounds.
• Start & End: The event will start inside of the Elmwood Blvd. gate and end inside of the airport grounds.
• Scenic Experience: Be prepared as the route is flat, fast and scenic, with planes along the entire route!

🗓️ Schedule

• 8:00 AM: Race Starts - Walkers/Strollers In Back Please. NO "Wheels", bikes, roller blades, scooters, etc. No Dogs Allowed.
• 9:30 AM: Awards - There will be awards for the top participants in each age group.

💰 Registration Information

$35 pre-race registration! (credit card fees apply). Registration Deadline is May 30th to guarantee a t-shirt! Day-of registration will be $40 and a shirt is not guaranteed. Event will be full at 1,000 entries.

🎽 Packet Pick-Up

There will be no early packet pick-up for this year's event. All packets are available on race morning starting at 7 AM.

🛤️ Course Details

Runners will run on one of the runways at the Downtown Wausau Airport and through the Wings Over Wausau event grounds. Planes will be visible and the route may change between pavement and gravel. Exact map coming soon.

🏅 Age Groups

There will be Male & Female Age Groups. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female runners as well as the top 3 finishers in each age group and gender. Awards will be handed out around 9:30 AM. Your race number must be clearly visible in order to register a time.
Age Groups Defined:
-19 & under -20-29 -30-39 -40-49 -50-59 -60 and above

🚗 Parking

Parking is limited around the Airport. Please obey all no parking signs on the streets and respect our neighbors for this event.

☔ Weather Policy

The race will be ran rain or shine unless there is severe weather. There are no refunds due to race cancellation.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page.