GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- Rocket Man 5K Run · Fun Walk · Support
From the Organizer
Gordon Cooper Technology Center Foundation Presents Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk!
Gordon Cooper Technology Center-Main Campus-One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee Oklahoma
COST: 5K and Fun Walk-$30 (+ online registration processing fees)
SWAG: All participants registered by 11:59PM on August 1st are guaranteed a short-sleeved, cotton t-shirt. All registrants after that time are NOT guaranteed a t-shirt.
COURSE: Out and back with inclines/hills.
DISTANCE: 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk.
TIMING: All 5K participants will be professionally chip timed and receive an official race finish time. Fun Walk participants will not be timed. A kiosk will be available to scan your bib and receive a printout of your time. TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE RACE WEBSITE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
RESULTS: Results will be available on this race web page within 24 hours of the race concluding. Because this is a chip-timed event, each runner's time will reflect that elapsed time between when he/she crossed the start and finish line.
AWARDS:
· Top 25 Overall finishers will receive a commemorative medal as they cross the finish line.
HOSPITALITY:
· Refreshments will be available as runners depart the race area.
PACKET PICKUP: Participants can pick up their packets the day before the event
· Friday, August 21st, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm at the Marty Lewis Public Safety Center on the GCTC Main Campus.
QUESTIONS? Contact the race director at info@gctech.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk?
- GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk is a running event held in Shawnee, OK. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Shawnee, OK at One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk
Aug 22, 2026