Run to the Moon 10k
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Run to the Moon 5K/10K
Run to the Moon is a multi-distance running event held on the grounds of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The event lists both in-person and virtual options and includes space-themed race amenities.
Distances offered include:
- 1 Mile Bling Run receive a Bib, Medal and t-shirt (t-shirt sold out)
- 5K receive a Bib, Medal and t-shirt (t-shirt sold out)
- 10K receive a Bib, Medal and t-shirt (t-shirt sold out)
- Virtual Run walk or run anywhere and receive the Bib, Medal and t-shirt (t-shirt sold out)
Race amenities and services noted by the organizer include a space themed medal, T-shirt, Moon Pies, packet pickup, and mailed packets for virtual runners who paid shipping. Packet pickup is scheduled at Lulu's Diner on the two days before the event and there is an on site pickup location on race day. Virtual runners are not required to submit times.
The event features space facts along the courses and mentions a NASA astronaut participating in start or finish activities. There are age group awards for the in-person 5K and 10K. Roads have soft closures with law enforcement and volunteer traffic control, and participants are advised to remain alert for vehicles. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Auglaize County and its partner agencies. The run is located on museum grounds but does not financially benefit the museum. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
