GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 28, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Shawnee, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Man 5K Run | 5K | Aug 28, 20277:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Fun Walk | 1 Mile | Aug 28, 20277:45 AM | $30 | – |
| Support | – | Aug 28, 20277:45 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Rocket Man 5K Run and Fun Walk: $30 until Aug 7, then $30 until Aug 27.
- Support: $30 until Aug 27.
Online registration closes Aug 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Oklahoma ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oklahoma runs 36:00, about 11:35 a mile, based on 213 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:07 and men in 32:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Rocket Man 5K Run starts at 7:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt-Short-Sleeved Cotton; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 28, 2027), 2026 (Aug 22, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025), 2024 (Aug 24, 2024), 2023 (Aug 26, 2023), 2022 (Aug 27, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk?
- Saturday, August 28, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oklahoma?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Oklahoma ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK 74804.
From the organizers
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.