Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

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.