GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- Rocket Man 5K Run · Fun Walk · Support
From the Organizer
Lace up and launch into a great morning! The Gordon Cooper Technology Center Foundation presents the Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk at the GCTC Main Campus in Shawnee. 🚀👟
Ready for liftoff? Here are the Rocket Man Run details coming in hot!:
🚀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. T‑shirts are not guaranteed for registrations made after this date.
🚀COURSE: Out and back with inclines/hills.
🚀DISTANCES: 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.
❓HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact the race director at info@gctech.edu
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
92°
Typical Low
69°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shawnee 3nnw Mesonet, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shawnee, OK
Population
31,511
as of 2023
Elevation
1,058 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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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 race held in Shawnee, Oklahoma on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk
Aug 22, 2026