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.
Age group awards: 5K – Prizes to the top male and female runners in each age group
(Age Groups: 1-14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over)
Prizes for most patriotic.
T-shirts available for additional purchase ($15.00). Medals are provided to each participant (first 300 registered).
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 29th), Rocket Run 5K (July 4th) and Run to the Moon (July 20th). 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
Download a Race Flyer.
| Price Schedule | 5K | Kids Run |
|---|---|---|
| Through July 3rd | $30 | $25 |
| Race Day | $35 | $30 |
| Schedule of Events |
|---|
| 7:00am: Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins |
| 8:25am: National Anthem/Prayer |
| 8:30am: 5k Run / Walk Begins |
| 8:40am: 1 Mile Kid’s Fun Run Begins |
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
| July 3rd: 4:00pm – 6:00pm @7/3/24 – 4:00-6:00 pm – Auglaize County Fairgrounds 1001 Fairview Dr, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 |
SWAG
All participants will receive a cooling towel with their registrations, and participants can also buy a shirt for $15!
2024 Shirt and Medal
Course Map
Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.