Run to the Moon 5K/10K

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 8:15AM EDT
  • Location Wapakoneta, Ohio
  • Price $32.80 - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to launch into an unforgettable experience at the 23rd Anniversary of the Run to the Moon 5K/10K, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Wapakoneta, Ohio! This exciting event celebrates the 56th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing and honors the town's most famous son, Neil Armstrong. Runners and walkers alike will start and finish at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, where a NASA astronaut will kick off the race and greet participants with a high-five as they cross the finish line.

Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile distance, with the flexibility to adjust their race distance as needed. The courses will feature engaging space facts to enhance the experience, and every runner will receive a space-themed medal, a t-shirt, and delicious Moon Pies! The race starts promptly at 8:15 a.m. for the 10K and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K and 1-mile events. Join us for this unique and educational adventure, all while supporting the United Way of Auglaize County's 2025 campaign. Don’t miss out on this stellar opportunity to be part of

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 23ND ANNIVERSARY OF RUN TO THE MOON AND THE 56TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO MOON LANDING - JULY 19, 2025 IN WAPAKONETA OHIO, THE BOYHOOD HOME OF NEIL ARMSTRONG.

2025 IS THE 56TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON LANDING. THIS EVENT STARTS AND FINISHES AT THE ARMSTRONG AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IN WAPAKONETA OH, THE BIRTHPLACE OF NEIL ARMSTRONG. THE RACE IS A RUN/WALK AND HAS MANY UNIQUE FEATURES INCLUDING A NASA ASTRONAUT TO HELP START THE RUN AND HIGH-FIVE YOU AS YOU FINISH, SPACE FACTS ALONG THE COURSES, AND MUCH MORE. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

RACE AMENITIES: Space Themed Race Medal, T-Shirt, Moon Pies and more!

** MOON CITY CHALLENGE -- USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR ALL THREE RUNS: RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/OH/NEWKNOXVILLE/FLYMETOMOON **

RACE LOGISTICS:

FLEXIBILITY REGARDING YOUR RACE DISTANCE. You may alter your race distance yourself using the free, self-managed transfer we offer. Follow the link in your registration confirmation email to Manage Registration and transfer to a different distance event. You may shorten your race distance from the 10K to 5K to 1 Mile, and may do that yourself online and there is no change fee.

RACE START TIME ON SATURDAY JULY 19: The race will start on time at 8:15 a.m. (10K) and 8:30 a.m. (5K and 1 Mile) with no exceptions.

The Run to the Moon is organized by the United Way of Auglaize County. Proceeds will benefit the 2025 campaign and our partner agencies who provide programs and support to our friends, families and neighbors in need. Any donations will be directed to the United Way of Auglaize County's 2025 campaign and used in the same manner. The run is located on the grounds of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum but does not financially benefit the museum and/or its operations.

Races

  • 5K - Receive a Bib, Medal and T-Shirt at the Actual Race in Wapakoneta on July 19, 2025

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

  • 10K - Receive a Bib, Medal and T-Shirt at the Actual Race in Wapakoneta on July 19, 2025

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $32.80

  • 1 Mile Bling Run- Receive a Bib, Medal and T-Shirt at the Actual Race in Wapakoneta on July 19, 2025

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

  • Virtual Run to the Moon- Walk or Run Anywhere and Receive the Bib, Medal and T-Shirt!

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    OPENS SOON

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Location

Armstrong Air and Space Museum, 500 Apollo Drive, Wapakoneta, 45895, OH, United States

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