Rocket to the Moon 5k
Rocket to the Moon 5k is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Wapakoneta, OH, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- July 4, 2027 (270 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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: Moonlight Glow Run (June 20th), Rocket to the Moon Run (July 4th), and Run to the Moon (July 18th). Signing up for races individually will not qualify you to receive the Moon Series Challenge medal. Register for the challenge here: Moonlight Glow 5k!
Events
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lima Wwtp, 11 mi from the venue.
About Wapakoneta, OH
Population
9,867
as of 2023
City Elevation
893 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rocket to the Moon 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
270
Days to train
- Race
- Rocket to the Moon 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2027
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Rocket to the Moon 5k
Jul 4, 2027