STINGER 5K AT THE 180TH

Sun September 8, 2024 Swanton, OH 43558 US Directions

Events

5 OF THE BEST 419 EVENTS

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ON OHIO'S 180TH FIGHTER WING BASE

STINGER 5K

$30 8:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
Increases to $33 after the first 350 people register. (346 spots left) Price increases after June 8, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 6+.
MISSION LIMIT OF 60 MINUTES

STINGER WALK

$30 8:00AM EDT - 9:00AM EDT
Increases to $33 after the first 350 people register. (346 spots left) Price increases after June 8, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
DEPLOY YOUR STINGER FROM AFAR

VIRTUAL 5K

$20
200 spots left. Registration ends September 6, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
FOR 180TH FAMILIES ONLY

180TH FIGHTER WING KIDS RUN

$10 9:00AM EDT - 9:15PM EDT Registration ends August 16, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 2 - 11.

Description

Join us for an exclusive, family-friendly 5K run/walk at the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard Base, Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. This one-of-a-kind event features a route that includes a start/finish at the 9/11 Memorial, runs past the fighter wing parking pads and onto the Stinger tarmac. Don't miss your chance to be part of the Stinger energy as our 180th Fighter Wing welcomes the public for a fun day on the base.

*BASE AND MEMORIAL ACCESS FOR SECURITY CLEARED REGISTRANTS AND VOLUNTEERS ONLY.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK

All individuals who wish to participate and/or attend this mission, who are not military members/employees, or their dependents, at the 180th FW in a current active status, must consent to a criminal history/background check. At a minimum:

  1. Individuals must submit their full name, date of birth, social security number, and a copy of their driver’s license number or state ID number so the check can be accomplished.
  2. Individuals under the age of 16 will only need to submit a name for accountability purposes.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  1. To ensure no foreign objects interfere with jet engines, no jewelry may be worn. Watches and wedding bands are exceptions.
  2. Weighted Vests. We appreciate your ruggedness, but weighted vests are not allowed. 
  3. Guns. This is a government military installation. Concealed Carry doesn't apply. No weapons allowed. 

COURSE LIMIT

There is a strict 60 minute course limit for this 5K event. To allow time to ready the planes, all participants must be completed within the time limit allowed. A course sweep bus will accompany the race to assist anyone who falls behind pace.

Alternatively, participants may choose a shorter distance walk to be able to complete their mission within the given time.

180TH FIGHTER WING FLYING

MISSON 

Provide for America; protection of the homeland, effective combat power and defense support to civil authorities, while developing Airmen, supporting their families and serving in the community.

VISION

To defend freedom as the most lethal, innovative and efficient Fighter Wing in the Total Force.

To learn more about the 180th Fighter Wing, visit: www.180fw.ang.af.mil
Facebook @180th Fighter Wing 
Recruiting: www.180fw.ang.af.mil/Careers/

VIRTUAL 5K

For all of the military deployed afar, their families and anyone wishing to be a part of this event from wherever they may be, this virtual 5k is setup for you. You'll have the option to add-on shipping and have your shirt and medal mailed to you. Once you complete your 5k, you can also submit your time and photos to be included in the online results, then download your finisher certificate to display proudly. — The virtual 5k is open to anyone (shipping is limited to domestic addresses only).

Number of spots available is dependent upon total shirt and medal inventory and will sell out once inventory is exhausted.

PARKING

Parking will be available in the main parking lot of Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport. Follow the signs for event parking, then a shuttle bus will transport you to the 180th base.

A VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED AT SECURITY CHECK, PRIOR TO BOARDING BUS

*180FW members may park on base. Dependents may car pool to park on base, but realize parking is limited on this day. 

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REGISTRATION POLICY

Due to the nature of background checks and security, this event has a no transfer, no deferment option. There are no refunds for this event.

Place

3150 Whitehouse Spencer Rd
Toledo Express Airport
Swanton, OH US 43558

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runtoledo.com/stinger-5k-180th-fighter-wing-toledo/.

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