
Join us for our annual 5K on June 27, 2026 as part of Wings Over Wausau and Wausau's BIG Weekend!
The entire 5K route is run on the taxiways and runways of the historic Wausau Downtown Airport. This is your opportunity to run on a runway alongside a variety of vintage and contemporary static display aircraft! Come be cheered on by the aircraft pilots and owners!
Run side by side with members of the various branches of the US Armed Forces and compete against the best of the best!
After the race, join the Wausau Noon Kiwanis Club for their traditional Pancake Breakfast during the 5K awards ceremony. Pancake Breakfast is FREE with race registration!
After the event awards ceremony, stay for the swearing in ceremony for new military recruits!
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Pre-registration is $35 in advance, and $40 on race day (shirt not guaranteed)
All registrations include a pancake breakfast coupon, goodie bag and event shirt.
No "wheels" or dogs allowed
Walkers & strollers at the back
Please enter through the Elmwood Blvd. gate for registration and packet pick-up on June 28th.
Participants will be brought to the starting line. The race will start and end near the hangars inside of the airport, finishing near the pancake breakfast!
Participants will run along a runway, taxiways and planes will be on display.
Early Packet Pick-Up will take place on the evening of Friday, June 26th between the hours of 5 PM and 7 PM in Alexander Airport Park
Parking is available on city streets surrounding the airport for this event.
Age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+. Both male & female categories available.
This race will happen rain or shine unless there is severe weather.




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