Clear for Takeoff 5k

5K timed race, walk & kid’s run

JUNE 28, 2025 – 8 AM – DOWNTOWN WAUSAU AIRPORT

ENTIRE ROUTE IS INSIDE AIRPORT GROUNDS!

We’re excited to announce a new partnership for the Clear For Takeoff 5K and partner with the Never Forgotten Honor Flight! Our goal is to raise money to be able to send multiple veterans to Washington D.C.!

RACE STARTS AT 8 AM | WALKERS/STROLLERS IN BACK PLEASE – NO ‘WHEELS’ OR DOGS ALLOWED

PRE-REGISTRATION: $35 in advance
Day-of registration: $40 (shirt not guaranteed)
All registrations include a pancake breakfast after the race, along with a goodie bag & event shirt.

Details


PACKET PICK UP

Race packets will only be available on event morning before the race starts. 

COURSE 
The course will start inside of the ELMWOOD Blvd. Gate at the Wings Over Wausau event grounds! Participants will then be directed to the start line of the race a few minutes before starting time. The race will start & end near hangars inside of the airport, while taking runners along a taxiway, apron & on a runway! Planes will be on display during the race and after for pictures!

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. 

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

Map

2025 Clear for Takeoff 5k Sponsors

OFFICE

316 Scott Street
Wausau, Wi 54401

 

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