Rocket to the Moon 5k
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Wapakoneta, Ohio
- Price $23.95 - $33.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Rocket to the Moon 5K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Wapakoneta, Auglaize, the proud hometown of Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the Moon. This exciting race begins and concludes at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds and takes you through the charming streets of one of America’s best small towns. The mostly flat and fully paved course makes it an ideal race for runners of all levels looking to celebrate Independence Day with a dash of fun and fitness!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Moon City Challenge! By registering for the Moon Series, which includes the Rocket to the Moon 5K alongside the Moonlight Glow Run on June 20th and the Run to the Moon on July 18th, you’ll earn an exclusive MOON CHALLENGE medal. Sign up now to ensure you experience this unique running adventure and take home a piece of the lunar-themed excitement!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of the Moon City Challenge! By registering for the Moon Series, which includes the Rocket to the Moon 5K alongside the Moonlight Glow Run on June 20th and the Run to the Moon on July 18th, you’ll earn an exclusive MOON CHALLENGE medal. Sign up now to ensure you experience this unique running adventure and take home a piece of the lunar-themed excitement!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate America's birthday in the hometown of the first human on the Moon - Neil Armstrong. The race starts and finishes at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds, and winds it way through one of America's best small towns. All paved roads and mostly flat!
MOON CITY CHALLENGE: Register for the Moon Series and receive the extra MOON CHALLENGE Medal for all 3 races! This includes: _MOONLIGHT GLOW RUN _(June 20th), _ROCKET TO THE MOON RUN_ (July 4th), and _RUN TO THE MOON_ (July 18th). Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the Moon Series Challenge medal. Register for the challenge here: Moonlight Glow 5k! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/OH/Wapakoneta/MoonlightGlow5K]
MOON CITY CHALLENGE: Register for the Moon Series and receive the extra MOON CHALLENGE Medal for all 3 races! This includes: _MOONLIGHT GLOW RUN _(June 20th), _ROCKET TO THE MOON RUN_ (July 4th), and _RUN TO THE MOON_ (July 18th). Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the Moon Series Challenge medal. Register for the challenge here: Moonlight Glow 5k! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/OH/Wapakoneta/MoonlightGlow5K]
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Auglaize County Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, 45895, OH, United States
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