GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Shawnee, Oklahoma
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Shawnee, Pottawatomie! This exciting event takes place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center, located at One John C. Bruton Blvd., and promises fun for everyone. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K run, featuring a dynamic out-and-back course with hills, or a leisurely 1-mile fun walk. Registration is just $30, and those who sign up before August 1st will be guaranteed a stylish short-sleeved cotton t-shirt.
With professional chip timing for all 5K runners, you'll receive an official race finish time, and results will be available online within 24 hours. The top 25 overall finishers will be celebrated with a commemorative medal upon crossing the finish line. Enjoy refreshments as you mingle with fellow participants after the race, and don't forget to pick up your race packet the day before the event. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, community spirit, and celebration at the GCTC Rocket Man Run!
With professional chip timing for all 5K runners, you'll receive an official race finish time, and results will be available online within 24 hours. The top 25 overall finishers will be celebrated with a commemorative medal upon crossing the finish line. Enjoy refreshments as you mingle with fellow participants after the race, and don't forget to pick up your race packet the day before the event. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, community spirit, and celebration at the GCTC Rocket Man Run!
Organiser's Description
GORDON COOPER TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOUNDATION PRESENTS ROCKET MAN RUN 5K & FUN WALK!
GORDON COOPER TECHNOLOGY CENTER-MAIN CAMPUS-ONE JOHN C. BRUTON BLVD., SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA
COST: 5K AND FUN WALK-$30 (+ ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESSING FEES)
SWAG: ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY 11:59PM ON AUGUST 1ST ARE GUARANTEED A SHORT-SLEEVED, COTTON T-SHIRT. ALL REGISTRANTS AFTER THAT TIME ARE NOT GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
COURSE: OUT AND BACK WITH INCLINES/HILLS.
DISTANCE: 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK.
TIMING: ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY CHIP TIMED AND RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE FINISH TIME. FUN WALK PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE TIMED. A KIOSK WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SCAN YOUR BIB AND RECEIVE A PRINTOUT OF YOUR TIME. TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE RACE WEBSITE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
RESULTS: RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE WEB PAGE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE RACE CONCLUDING. BECAUSE THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT, EACH RUNNER'S TIME WILL REFLECT THAT ELAPSED TIME BETWEEN WHEN HE/SHE CROSSED THE START AND FINISH LINE.
AWARDS:
. TOP 25 OVERALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
HOSPITALITY:
. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AS RUNNERS DEPART THE RACE AREA.
PACKET PICKUP: PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT
. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM AT THE MARTY LEWIS PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER ON THE GCTC MAIN CAMPUS.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR AT [email protected]
GORDON COOPER TECHNOLOGY CENTER-MAIN CAMPUS-ONE JOHN C. BRUTON BLVD., SHAWNEE OKLAHOMA
COST: 5K AND FUN WALK-$30 (+ ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESSING FEES)
SWAG: ALL PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED BY 11:59PM ON AUGUST 1ST ARE GUARANTEED A SHORT-SLEEVED, COTTON T-SHIRT. ALL REGISTRANTS AFTER THAT TIME ARE NOT GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
COURSE: OUT AND BACK WITH INCLINES/HILLS.
DISTANCE: 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK.
TIMING: ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY CHIP TIMED AND RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL RACE FINISH TIME. FUN WALK PARTICIPANTS WILL NOT BE TIMED. A KIOSK WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SCAN YOUR BIB AND RECEIVE A PRINTOUT OF YOUR TIME. TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE RACE WEBSITE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
RESULTS: RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE WEB PAGE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE RACE CONCLUDING. BECAUSE THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT, EACH RUNNER'S TIME WILL REFLECT THAT ELAPSED TIME BETWEEN WHEN HE/SHE CROSSED THE START AND FINISH LINE.
AWARDS:
. TOP 25 OVERALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL AS THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
HOSPITALITY:
. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AS RUNNERS DEPART THE RACE AREA.
PACKET PICKUP: PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT
. FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM AT THE MARTY LEWIS PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER ON THE GCTC MAIN CAMPUS.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR AT [email protected]
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt-Short-Sleeved Cotton
Sat 23rd August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS APR 25 -
Fun Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt-Short-Sleeved Cotton
Sat 23rd August 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS APR 25 -
Support
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS APR 25
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