CHICAGO, 2015-8-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts — the third annual Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, September 13. Registration is open through September 10 by visiting www.sochicago.org.
This event offers runners and walkers of all fitness levels the opportunity to walk directly on the airfield of Midway International Airport. The course offers stunning views of Chicago’s skyline as the backdrop, complete with aircraft taking off and landing overhead. The Midway Fly Away 5K will once again benefit SCC/Special Olympics Chicago.
A variety of pre-race activities, including raffles with amazing prizes, as well as a myriad of family activities such as face painting, balloon animals, and much more, will take place at the event hangar on the airfield.
Registration is $40 for adults and $20 for children 16 and under. At the event website, participants can create a personal fundraising page where supporters can make tax deductible donations. Registration must take place in advance of the event. On-site registration will not be available.
The “Midway runner”, the person who places in the middle of the race, will also win Southwest Airlines tickets. Those who raise more than $250 will automatically be entered to win two round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental United States that Southwest Airlines flies – with no restrictions or blackout dates. First place male and female winners will also be awarded a prize package. New this year, medals will be awarded to the first, second and third place male and female winners in a variety of age groups. All registered participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
Doors to the Southwest Airlines hangar will open at 7 a.m. The Southwest Airlines Hangar is located at 5035 West 55th Street at Midway Airport. Upon arrival, participants will be shuttled to the event hangar on the airfield. All participants are required to bring a photo id for check-in, and must arrive prior to 8:30 a.m. Shuttle service will end promptly at 8:30 a.m. No backpacks/bags will be allowed on the course, however, there will be gear check available the day of the race. No “wheels”, including strollers, bicycles, tricycles, rollerblades, inline skates, will be allowed on the airfield.
Free parking will be available for all participants in the Midway Airport Economy Parking lot, located across the street from the Southwest Airlines Hangar, at 5050 West 55th Street.
The Midway Fly Away 5K is presented by the Chicago Department of Aviation at Midway International Airport, Southwest Airlines, and the City of Chicago.
The CDA Media Relations office number is (773) 686-3700. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SOURCE: Chicago Department of Aviation
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The third annual Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, September 13; Registration open through September 10