Cleveland Space Race
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for lift-off at the inaugural Cleveland Space Race, set to launch on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Brook Park, Cuyahoga! This exciting 5K race offers a unique opportunity to run through NASA Glenn, a restricted research campus rarely open to the public. Participants will embark on a thrilling course that showcases the heart of innovation and exploration, making it an unforgettable experience for runners and space enthusiasts alike.
As part of Ohio Space Week, this event celebrates curiosity, discovery, and fun—so feel free to don your favorite space-themed costumes! Plus, real-life astronauts will be on hand to inspire and cheer you on. Registration opens on July 15, and includes a themed race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and many more surprises to be revealed. Please note that this is a capped event and will sell out quickly, so secure your spot early! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a truly out-of-this-world experience! All participants must be U.S. citizens and will undergo a brief security check upon entering the grounds.
As part of Ohio Space Week, this event celebrates curiosity, discovery, and fun—so feel free to don your favorite space-themed costumes! Plus, real-life astronauts will be on hand to inspire and cheer you on. Registration opens on July 15, and includes a themed race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and many more surprises to be revealed. Please note that this is a capped event and will sell out quickly, so secure your spot early! Don’t miss this chance to be part of a truly out-of-this-world experience! All participants must be U.S. citizens and will undergo a brief security check upon entering the grounds.
Organiser's Description
The inaugural Cleveland Space Race is ready for launch
Join us on Sunday, September 20 for a one-of-a-kind 5K inside NASA Glenn - an exclusive opportunity to run through a restricted research campus thats rarely open to the public. This unique course will take participants on a tour of the facility, bringing you closer than ever to where innovation and exploration take flight.
Held during Ohio Space Week, this race is all about celebrating curiosity, discovery, and a little fun along the way - so costumes are highly encouraged. And yesreal-life astronauts will be on site.
Registration opens July 15. Your mission includes a themed race shirt, custom finisher medal, and more to be announced.
This is a capped event and will remain open until sold out!
***ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS AND ARE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH A BRIEF SECURITY CHECK UPON ENTERING THE GROUNDS***
Join us on Sunday, September 20 for a one-of-a-kind 5K inside NASA Glenn - an exclusive opportunity to run through a restricted research campus thats rarely open to the public. This unique course will take participants on a tour of the facility, bringing you closer than ever to where innovation and exploration take flight.
Held during Ohio Space Week, this race is all about celebrating curiosity, discovery, and a little fun along the way - so costumes are highly encouraged. And yesreal-life astronauts will be on site.
Registration opens July 15. Your mission includes a themed race shirt, custom finisher medal, and more to be announced.
This is a capped event and will remain open until sold out!
***ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE U.S. CITIZENS AND ARE REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH A BRIEF SECURITY CHECK UPON ENTERING THE GROUNDS***
Races
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Rocket Run 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED
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22800 Cedar Point Rd., Cleveland, 44142, OH, United States
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