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Rocket to the Moon 5k

Wapakoneta, Ohio
Saturday, July 4, 2026
5K

Organizer'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

Race Events

5k Run/Walk

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM

Virtual 5k

Distance: 5K
Start Time: 8:30:00 AM

Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

Distance: 1 Miles
Start Time: 8:40:00 AM

Race Information

Rocket to the Moon 5k logo

Date

Saturday, July 4, 2026

End Date

July 4, 2026

Location

Wapakoneta, Ohio

Auglaize County Fairgrounds

1001 Fairview Dr.

45895

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