GCTC Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Presented by: Gordon Cooper Technology Center Foundation
• Date: August 22, 2026
• Location: One John C. Bruton Blvd., Shawnee, OK
• Race Details: Rocket Man Run 5K & Fun Walk

💵 Cost

• Registration Fee: $30 (plus online registration processing fees)

T-Shirt 👕 SWAG

• Guarantee: All participants registered by 11:59 PM on August 1st are guaranteed a short-sleeved, cotton t-shirt.
• Late Registration: Registrants after that time are NOT guaranteed a t-shirt.

🏞️ Course Information

• Type: Out and back with inclines/hills.
• Distances: 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk.

⏱️ Timing

• 5K Timing: All participants will be professionally chip timed and receive an official race finish time.
• Fun Walk: Participants will not be timed.
• Printout: A kiosk will be available to scan your bib and receive a printout of your time.
• Results Posting: Times will be posted on the race website within 24 hours.

🏅 Awards

• Recognition: Top 25 Overall finishers will receive a commemorative medal as they cross the finish line.

🍹 Hospitality

• Refreshments: Available as runners depart the race area.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Participants can pick up their packets the day before the event.
• Time: Friday, August 21st, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
• Location: Marty Lewis Public Safety Center on the GCTC Main Campus.

❓ Questions

• Contact: Email the race director at info@:gctech.edu