Ohio · Sunday, October 11, 2026
The Midstate Massive Ultra Trail is a running, trail running, and ultra event held on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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: runsignup.com/race/oh/newknoxville/flymetomoon **
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.
Swim takes place in Lima Lake Reservoir. The swim is a loop. 15 mile bike is a rolling, fast course on country roads in a large rectangle. Runs are on the river walk. Transition area is a paved parking lot within the park. Restrooms are nearby.
There will be oranges, bananas and water for participants during and after the race. There will be pizza and a bounce house post race.
Race Distances are as follows:
Triathlon
500 yd swim
15 mile bike
5k run
Duathlon
2 mile run
15 mile bike
5k run
Kids 1k run
Annual Country Fun Run 5K
Saturday September 26, 2026
9:00 A.M. 5K Run/Walk
Race Location: Maplewood Methodist Church. Registration begins at 7 A.M. 21544 Maplewood Rd, Maplewood, OH 45340
Directions: From I75: Exit #99 S.R 119 east 6 miles to S.R. 65 south. Turn right onto S.R 65 for 3 miles then left
onto Maplewood Rd.
From Bellefontaine: Take 47 west into Shelby County. Go 6 miles past S.R. 235 light on S. R. 47 and
turn right onto Tawawa Maplewood Rd. Go right onto Tawawa Maplewood Rd. for 2.5 miles and turn left
onto Maplewood Rd.
Course Description: Flat Road Race on Country Roads.
Proceeds: Benefit the Maplewood Methodist Church Trustee and Mission Funds
Entry Cost information:
5K Pre-Registration: $20 Includes competition medal of completion
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up begins at 7:00 A.M.
Register online or mail form and Make Checks to: Maplewood Methodist Church Mail to: MMC, ATTN: 5K RACE, 900 Norwood Dr , Sidney, OH 45365
Awards: Winners of each age group will receive a plaque!
Contact: Sharon Asbury [email protected]