Photo: The third annual Midway Fly Away 5K returns Sept. 13 at Chicago Midway International Airport.

Fly away with the big jets at Chicago Midway International Airport in one of the city's most unique charity races. The third annual Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk returns September 13, offering runners and walkers of all fitness levels the opportunity to walk directly on the airfield of Midway International Airport.

A race like no other in the city, the Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk offers stunning views of Chicago's skyline as the backdrop, complete with jumbo jets taking off and landing overhead. The Midway Fly Away 5K will once again benefit Special Children's Charities/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. Registration is now open through September 10 by visiting www.sochicago.org. At that 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.