GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2027 — Shawnee, OK

Date
August 28, 2027
Location
Shawnee, OK
Venue
One John C. Bruton Blvd.
Start Time
7:30 AM
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
Rocket Man 5K Run, Fun Walk, Support
Includes
T-Shirt-Short-Sleeved Cotton | T-Shirt
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The GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk starts at 7:30 AM on August 28, 2027, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at One John C. Bruton Boulevard. The event offers a 1-mile distance and includes running and walking. Entry is $30.00.

From the Race Organizer
Lace up and launch into a great morning! The Gordon Cooper Technology Center Foundation presents the Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk at the GCTC Main Campus in Shawnee. 🚀👟 Ready for liftoff? Here are the Rocket Man Run details coming in hot!: 🚀COST: 5K and Fun Walk-$30 (+ online registration processing fees) 🚀SWAG: All participants registered by 11:59PM on August 1st are guaranteed a short-sleeved, cotton t-shirt. T‑shirts are not guaranteed for registrations made after this date. 🚀COURSE: Out and back with inclines/hills. 🚀DISTANCES: 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk. 🚀TIMING: All 5K participants will be professionally chip timed and receive an official race finish time. Fun Walk participants will not be timed. A kiosk will be available to scan your bib and receive a printout of your time. TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON THE RACE WEBSITE WITHIN 24 HOURS . RESULTS: Results will be available on this race web page within 24 hours of the race concluding. Because this is a chip-timed event, each runner's time will reflect that elapsed time between when he/she crossed the start and finish line. AWARDS: Top 25 Overall finishers will receive a commemorative medal as they cross the finish line. HOSPITALITY: Refreshments will be available as runners depart the race area. PACKET PICKUP: Participants can pick up their packets the day before the event Friday, August 21st, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm at the Marty Lewis Public Safety Center on the GCTC Main Campus. ❓HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact the race director at info@gctech.edu

Course & Travel Notes

The GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk takes place in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with the nearest airport being OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) located 38.2 miles from the venue. The race is held at an elevation of 1063 feet, with a 7:30 AM start time occurring 33 minutes after the 6:57 AM sunrise. In August, typical monthly weather normals for the area include an average high of 92°F and an average low of 70°F.

⛰️ 1,063 ft elevation☀️ Typically 92°F / 70°F✈️ OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) — 38.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2027 — Shawnee, OK?

GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2027 — Shawnee, OK takes place on August 28, 2027. The race is held in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Where is GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2027 — Shawnee, OK held?

GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2027 — Shawnee, OK is held at One John C. Bruton Blvd. in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

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