Race Description

The Cleveland Space Race is a 5K and 1 Mile run/walk event that start and finish in front of Ohio Areospace Institute. Leading runners north on W Area Rd. From there runners will follow the path that guides them on a tour around the Ohio NASA facilities such as the NASA Glenn Building 54, Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Facility, the Mission Integration Center, and More! Then, the runners will finish at the Flight Research Building and will then be invited to stay around for awards and the post-race party!

Race Information

Date and Time

Race is on September 20, 2026 and the 5k/1 Mile races will begin at 9AM

What you Get

• Custom T-Shirt (Photo Coming Soon)
• Finisher Medal (Photo Coming Soon)
• Awards to top 5k Runners
• Invitation to Post-Rce party which includes
  • Admission into the Ohio Aerospace Institute
  • Local Food Trucks
  • Access to purchase official NASA merch

Location

NASA Glenn Research Center Security Gate (2001 Aerospace Parkway, Brook Park, OH 44142 US)

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup begins at 8:00AM outside of the NASA Glenn Research Center Security Gate

5k and 1 Mile Walk will begin at 9:00AM on W Area Rd outside of the Ohio Aerospace Institute

Pricing

Early Bird Pricing (Until Sunday, September 13): $35
Monday, September 14 thru Saturday, September 19) : $40
Race Day: Sunday, September 20 (if race is not sold out) : $45