Rocket to the Moon 5k
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Wapakoneta, Ohio
- Price $28.95 - $39.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Rocket to the Moon 5K on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in the charming town of Wapakoneta, Auglaize! Join fellow runners and celebrate America's birthday in the hometown of legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong. This exciting race kicks off at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds and takes participants through the scenic, flat, and paved roads of one of America's best small towns.
But the fun doesn't stop there! Sign up for the Moon City Challenge and participate in all three races in the Moon Series to earn the exclusive MOON CHALLENGE Medal. The series includes the Rocket Run 5K on July 4th, the Run to the Moon on July 19th, and the Fly Me To The Moon on August 9th. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, celebrate, and collect some stellar hardware! Register now for an unforgettable summer of running and adventure!
But the fun doesn't stop there! Sign up for the Moon City Challenge and participate in all three races in the Moon Series to earn the exclusive MOON CHALLENGE Medal. The series includes the Rocket Run 5K on July 4th, the Run to the Moon on July 19th, and the Fly Me To The Moon on August 9th. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, celebrate, and collect some stellar hardware! Register now for an unforgettable summer of running and adventure!
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: _ROCKET RUN 5K_ (July 4th), _RUN TO THE MOON_ (July 19th) and _Fly Me To The Moon_ (August 9th), Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the moon series challenge medal. Register for the challenge here: Moon City Challenge Registration [https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/NewKnoxville/FlyMeToTheMoon]
MOON CITY CHALLENGE: Register for the Moon Series and receive the extra MOON CHALLENGE Medal for all 3 races! This includes: _ROCKET RUN 5K_ (July 4th), _RUN TO THE MOON_ (July 19th) and _Fly Me To The Moon_ (August 9th), Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the moon series challenge medal. Register for the challenge here: Moon City Challenge Registration [https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/NewKnoxville/FlyMeToTheMoon]
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.95
OPENS 31 MAR 26 -
Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th July 2026 (8:40AM EDT)
$28.95
OPENS 31 MAR 26 -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
$39.95
OPENS 31 MAR 26
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