Run to the Moon 5K/10K
Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States
Jul 18, 2026 - Saturday
1mi, 5k, 10k
Race Information
Join other runners at the Anniversary of Run to the Moon and the Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing in Wapakoneta Ohio, the boyhood home of Neil Armstrong.
To celebrate, there will be an Astronaut on hand to cheer you on (TBA) The Astronaut(s) will be available for a Meet & Greets. Autograph sessions and speaking engagements will be offered at the museum. Check the Museum schedule for times. 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 space-themed music, space facts along the courses, and more!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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