Rocket to the Moon 5k
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Wapakoneta, Ohio
- Price $28.95 - $39.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Rocket to the Moon 5K on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in Wapakoneta, Auglaize, the hometown of the legendary astronaut Neil Armstrong! This festive race offers a fantastic opportunity to celebrate America's birthday while enjoying a scenic course that winds through one of the country's charming small towns. The race starts and finishes at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds, featuring all paved roads and a mostly flat terrain, making it perfect for runners of all levels.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Participants can also register for the Moon City Challenge, which includes three exhilarating races: the FLY ME TO THE MOON on June 28th, the ROCKET RUN 5K on July 4th, and the RUN TO THE MOON on July 19th. Complete all three events to earn the exclusive MOON CHALLENGE Medal! Don’t miss out on this stellar opportunity to run, celebrate, and connect with the community. Sign up now and gear up for an unforgettable experience!
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Participants can also register for the Moon City Challenge, which includes three exhilarating races: the FLY ME TO THE MOON on June 28th, the ROCKET RUN 5K on July 4th, and the RUN TO THE MOON on July 19th. Complete all three events to earn the exclusive MOON CHALLENGE Medal! Don’t miss out on this stellar opportunity to run, celebrate, and connect with the community. Sign up now and gear up for an unforgettable experience!
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: _FLY ME TO THE MOON_ (June 28th), _ROCKET RUN 5K_ (July 4th) and _RUN TO THE MOON_ (July 19th). 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: _FLY ME TO THE MOON_ (June 28th), _ROCKET RUN 5K_ (July 4th) and _RUN TO THE MOON_ (July 19th). 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]
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