Run to the Moon 5K/10K

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 8:15AM EDT
  • Location Wapakoneta, Ohio
  • Price $27.50 - $38.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run to the Moon 5K and 10K happening on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Wapakoneta, Ohio! This vibrant event marks the 23rd anniversary of the Run to the Moon and coincides with the 56th anniversary of the historic Apollo moon landing. Participants will start and finish their race at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, the birthplace of astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Join fellow runners and walkers as you traverse a course filled with unique space-themed features, including a NASA astronaut to kick off the race and greet you with a high-five at the finish line! Enjoy fun space facts along the route, and celebrate your accomplishment with a special space-themed medal, a commemorative T-shirt, and delicious Moon Pies. With flexible race distance options, you can easily switch from a 10K to a 5K or even a 1 Mile run. The excitement kicks off at 8:15 a.m. for the 10K and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K and 1 Mile events. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of an educational and fun-filled day, all while supporting the

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.

EACH RUN HAS A $35 REGISTRATION FEE.

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 (T-Shirt Sold Out) at the Actual Race in Wapakoneta on July 19, 2025

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

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

    $38.10

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

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

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

    $38.10

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

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

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

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Run to the Moon- Walk or Run Anywhere and Receive the Bib, Medal and T-Shirt (T-Shirt Sold Out)!

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    $38.10

    CLOSED
  • NO FRILLS Run- (T-Shirt and Medals Sold Out) at the Actual Race in Wapakoneta on July 19, 2025

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

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

    $27.50

    CLOSED

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Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Wapakoneta, 45895, OH, United States

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