Fly Me To The Moon
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 9:15PM EDT
- Location New Knoxville, Ohio
- Price $40.22
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable night at the Fly Me To The Moon event, taking place on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, in New Knoxville, Auglaize! This unique night race, starting at 9:15 PM, invites participants to run along the taxiway and on the airstrip of the Neil Armstrong Airport, offering a spectacular view of the airport under the stars. Experience the thrill of racing on the flattest course in the region while connecting with family, friends, and fellow aviation enthusiasts.
As part of the exciting Moon City Challenge, runners can participate in three races including the Rocket Run 5K and Run to the Moon, all leading up to the Fly Me To The Moon event. Sign up for the challenge to earn an exclusive Moon Challenge Medal! For those who can’t attend in person, a virtual race option is also available, allowing you to join in on the fun from anywhere. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the legacy of aviation while supporting local scholarships and community park improvements. Join us for a night of adventure and camaraderie at this one-of-a-kind race!
As part of the exciting Moon City Challenge, runners can participate in three races including the Rocket Run 5K and Run to the Moon, all leading up to the Fly Me To The Moon event. Sign up for the challenge to earn an exclusive Moon Challenge Medal! For those who can’t attend in person, a virtual race option is also available, allowing you to join in on the fun from anywhere. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the legacy of aviation while supporting local scholarships and community park improvements. Join us for a night of adventure and camaraderie at this one-of-a-kind race!
Organiser's Description
NIGHT RACE
DUE TO RUNWAY MAINTENANCE THE RACE DATE IS NOW AUGUST 9 AT 9:15 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.
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 - 9:15PM 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 makes awards to local students, and the New Knoxville Community Park to provide continued park improvements for future generations of families to enjoy.
DUE TO RUNWAY MAINTENANCE THE RACE DATE IS NOW AUGUST 9 AT 9:15 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.
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 - 9:15PM 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 makes awards to local students, and the New Knoxville Community Park to provide continued park improvements for future generations of families to enjoy.
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