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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating "Fly Me To The Moon" night race on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in New Knoxville, Auglaize! This unique event transforms the airport into a runner's paradise, allowing participants to race along the taxiway and airstrip under the stars starting at 9:00 PM. Enjoy the flattest course in the region while taking in spectacular views of the runway, making this race an unforgettable experience for friends, family, and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Participants can look forward to fantastic amenities, including a Top Gun-themed medal and a stylish race shirt for the first 500 registrants. Don't miss the chance to join the Moon City Challenge, which includes this race along with the Rocket Run 5K and Run to the Moon, offering a special medal for completing all three events. For those who can't attend in person, a virtual race option is available, ensuring everyone can be part of this exciting night. Join us at the Neil Armstrong Airport as we celebrate aviation history while supporting local students through race donations to the aviation scholarship fund. It’s time to soar to new heights—mark your calendars and be part of this one-of-a-kind race!
Participants can look forward to fantastic amenities, including a Top Gun-themed medal and a stylish race shirt for the first 500 registrants. Don't miss the chance to join the Moon City Challenge, which includes this race along with the Rocket Run 5K and Run to the Moon, offering a special medal for completing all three events. For those who can't attend in person, a virtual race option is available, ensuring everyone can be part of this exciting night. Join us at the Neil Armstrong Airport as we celebrate aviation history while supporting local students through race donations to the aviation scholarship fund. It’s time to soar to new heights—mark your calendars and be part of this one-of-a-kind race!
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. SHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 500 REGISTRANTS
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. SHIRTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 500 REGISTRANTS
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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