Fly Me To The Moon
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 9:00PM EDT
- Location New Knoxville, Ohio
- Price $40.22
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the "Fly Me To The Moon" night race on Saturday, August 9, 2025, taking place at the Neil Armstrong Airport in New Knoxville, Auglaize. This unique event invites runners to lace up their shoes and run along the airport's taxiway and airstrip under the stars, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy the airport from a whole new perspective. With a flat course that’s perfect for runners of all levels, participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere filled with family, friends, and fellow aviation enthusiasts.
As part of this exciting night, each runner will receive a Top Gun-themed medal and a stylish race shirt, adding to the thrill of crossing the finish line. The event will kick off at 9:00 PM, and participants can also enjoy a screening of the iconic "Top Gun" movie starting at 9:30 PM. For those looking to take on an extra challenge, consider registering for the Moon City Challenge, which includes three races throughout the summer. Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer and a fantastic way to celebrate the spirit of aviation while supporting local scholarship initiatives. Don’t miss out on this stellar
As part of this exciting night, each runner will receive a Top Gun-themed medal and a stylish race shirt, adding to the thrill of crossing the finish line. The event will kick off at 9:00 PM, and participants can also enjoy a screening of the iconic "Top Gun" movie starting at 9:30 PM. For those looking to take on an extra challenge, consider registering for the Moon City Challenge, which includes three races throughout the summer. Whether you choose to participate in person or virtually, this event promises to be a highlight of the summer and a fantastic way to celebrate the spirit of aviation while supporting local scholarship initiatives. Don’t miss out on this stellar
Organiser's Description
NIGHT RACE
DUE TO RUNWAY MAINTENANCE THE RACE DATE IS NOW AUGUST 9 AT 9:00 PM. JOIN US FOR A RACE LIKE NO OTHER AS WE SHUT DOWN THE AIRPORT JUST FOR YOU! GET YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON, FLY ALONG THE TAXIWAY AND RUN ON THE AIRSTRIP AT NIGHT! ENJOY THIS UNIQUE VIEW OF THE AIRPORT FROM THE RUNWAY! JOIN FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW AVIATION-ENTHUSIASTS AS YOU RUN AT KXAV, THE FLATTEST COURSE IN THE REGION!
2025 AMENITIES: Runners receive a Top Gun "Top Run" themed medal and a cool Top Run shirt. We will also be showing the First Top Gun Movie starting at 9:30pm!
MOON CITY CHALLENGE: Register for the Moon Series and receive the extra MOON CHALLENGE Medal for all 3 races! This includes: Fly Me To The Moon (August 9th), Rocket Run 5K (July 4th) and Run to the Moon (July 19th). You can enroll in the Moon City Challenge on any of the three event registration websites and must be enrolled in the Challenge to also obtain the moon series challenge medal. Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the moon series challenge medal.
VIRTUAL RACE OPTION: If you cannot make any of the races for the "In-Person" events, you have the option to participate virtually for one, two or all of them and still receive the Challenge Medal. The Moon City Challenge Medal will be awarded at the 3rd race in the series on August 9.
PACKET PICK UP: FRIDAY 8/8/2025 5-7PM NEIL ARMSTRONG AIRPORT RACE DAY 8/9/2025 7PM - 9:00PM NEIL ARMSTRONG AIRPORT
Wapakoneta/New Knoxville is where Neil Armstrong learned how to fly over these fields in his teenage years. He received his pilot's license when he was only 16 years old. The Neil Armstrong Airport aims to celebrate the past, present and future of aviation with race donations benefiting the Airport's aviation scholarship fund that distributes awards to local students.
DUE TO RUNWAY MAINTENANCE THE RACE DATE IS NOW AUGUST 9 AT 9:00 PM. JOIN US FOR A RACE LIKE NO OTHER AS WE SHUT DOWN THE AIRPORT JUST FOR YOU! GET YOUR RUNNING SHOES ON, FLY ALONG THE TAXIWAY AND RUN ON THE AIRSTRIP AT NIGHT! ENJOY THIS UNIQUE VIEW OF THE AIRPORT FROM THE RUNWAY! JOIN FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW AVIATION-ENTHUSIASTS AS YOU RUN AT KXAV, THE FLATTEST COURSE IN THE REGION!
2025 AMENITIES: Runners receive a Top Gun "Top Run" themed medal and a cool Top Run shirt. We will also be showing the First Top Gun Movie starting at 9:30pm!
MOON CITY CHALLENGE: Register for the Moon Series and receive the extra MOON CHALLENGE Medal for all 3 races! This includes: Fly Me To The Moon (August 9th), Rocket Run 5K (July 4th) and Run to the Moon (July 19th). You can enroll in the Moon City Challenge on any of the three event registration websites and must be enrolled in the Challenge to also obtain the moon series challenge medal. Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the moon series challenge medal.
VIRTUAL RACE OPTION: If you cannot make any of the races for the "In-Person" events, you have the option to participate virtually for one, two or all of them and still receive the Challenge Medal. The Moon City Challenge Medal will be awarded at the 3rd race in the series on August 9.
PACKET PICK UP: FRIDAY 8/8/2025 5-7PM NEIL ARMSTRONG AIRPORT RACE DAY 8/9/2025 7PM - 9:00PM NEIL ARMSTRONG AIRPORT
Wapakoneta/New Knoxville is where Neil Armstrong learned how to fly over these fields in his teenage years. He received his pilot's license when he was only 16 years old. The Neil Armstrong Airport aims to celebrate the past, present and future of aviation with race donations benefiting the Airport's aviation scholarship fund that distributes awards to local students.
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