GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 22, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk takes place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on August 21, 2027. Participants can choose between the 5K (3.1 miles), starting at 7:30 a.m., and a 1-mile fun walk (1.6 km), starting at 7:45 a.m.
Early registrants receive a cotton T-shirt, and the 5K is professionally timed. Awards go to the top runners. The event encourages community involvement and offers a morning of fitness and outdoor fun.
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