Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run To The Moon · 10K Run To The Moon · 1 Mile Bling Run To The Moon & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 24th Anniversary of Run to the Moon and the 57th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing - July 18, 2026 in Wapakoneta Ohio, the boyhood home of Neil Armstrong.
2026 is the 57th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. This event starts and finishes at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta OH, the birthplace of Neil Armstrong. The race is a run/walk and has many unique features including a NASA astronaut to help start the run and high-five you as you finish, Space Facts along the courses, and much more. Don't miss out on this amazing and educational experience.
Each run has a $30 registration fee until April 30, 2026. Run fee is $35 on May 1, 2026.
RACE AMENITIES: Space Themed Race Medal, T-Shirt, Moon Pies and more!
MOON CITY CHALLENGE -- use this link to sign up for all three runs:
www.runsignup.com/race/oh/wapakoneta/moonlightglow5k
RACE LOGISTICS:
FLEXIBILITY REGARDING YOUR RACE DISTANCE. You may alter your race distance yourself using the free, self-managed transfer we offer. Follow the link in your registration confirmation email to Manage Registration and transfer to a different distance event. You may shorten your race distance from the 10K to 5K to 1 Mile, and may do that yourself online and there is no change fee.
Race Start Time on Saturday July 18: The race will start on time at 8:15 a.m. (10K) and 8:30 a.m. (5K and 1 Mile) with no exceptions.
The Run to the Moon is organized by the United Way of Auglaize County. Proceeds will benefit the 2025 campaign and our partner agencies who provide programs and support to our friends, families and neighbors in need. Any donations will be directed to the United Way of Auglaize County's 2025 campaign and used in the same manner. The run is located on the grounds of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum but does not financially benefit the museum and/or its operations.
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
84°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lima Wwtp, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wapakoneta, OH
Population
9,867
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Wapakoneta, OH
Moonlight Glow 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
Rumbling Rocket 5K
5K
11 miles away
Rocket to the Moon 5k
5K
Less than a mile away
Star Spangled Spectacular
13 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run?
- Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run is a running race held in Wapakoneta, Ohio on July 18, 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 Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Wapakoneta, Ohio at Armstrong Air and Space Museum, Wapakoneta, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Jul 18, 2026