GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2026 — Shawnee, OK

Date
August 22, 2026
Location
Shawnee, OK
Venue
One John C. Bruton Blvd.
Start Time
7:30 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 22, 2026, so plan your travel and hotel arrival accordingly if you're coming from out of town. Held in Shawnee, Oklahoma at One John C. Bruton Boulevard, this event offers a 1-mile distance option. The race welcomes runners and walkers, making it accessible for a range of fitness levels. Entry is $30.00. Whether you're using this as a training run, a warm-up before a larger race, or a casual community event, the early start time means an early morning departure from your hotel.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2026 — Shawnee, OK?

GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2026 — Shawnee, OK takes place on August 22, 2026. The race is held in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Where is GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2026 — Shawnee, OK held?

GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2026 — Shawnee, OK is held at One John C. Bruton Blvd. in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Where can I find hotels near GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2026 — Shawnee, OK?

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