Rocket to the Moon 5k

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Wapakoneta, OH; Auglaize County Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Dr., 45895
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate July 4th in Neil Armstrong's hometown with a unique, moon-themed 5k and a chance to earn a special challenge medal.

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Celebrate Independence Day with the Rocket to the Moon 5k in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the hometown of Neil Armstrong. This event offers a unique way to honor both American history and space exploration. The course is entirely paved and mostly flat, starting and finishing at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds as it winds through a charming small town. Consider the Moon City Challenge to earn an extra medal by participating in three moon-themed races throughout July.

What to expect

A paved and mostly flat 5K course through Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Celebrate Independence Day in the hometown of Neil Armstrong.
Join the Moon City Challenge for an exclusive medal by completing three themed races.

Standout details

Hometown of Neil Armstrong
Moon City Challenge series
Paved and mostly flat course
Celebrate July 4th

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Jul 4, 8:40 AM EDT · From $23.95
Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.95
Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.95
Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling road course, warm-day exposure

Rolling area
Warm season

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The course

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!

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