Cleveland Space Race

The inaugural Cleveland Space Race is ready for launch 🚀

Presented by NASA Glenn Research Center Exchange and Hermes Sports & Events

Join us for the first run of its kind...an exclusive opportunity to race through the restricted NASA Glenn Research Center campus!

This unique course will take participants on a tour of the center, bringing you closer than ever to where innovation and exploration take flight.

Your mission includes a custom shirt, finisher medal, Rocket Run 5K awards and you are invited to join us for the post-race party at the Ohio Aerospace Institute!

Taking place on the tail end of Ohio Space Week, this race is all about celebrating curiosity, discovery, and a little fun along the way - so costumes are highly encouraged.

This is a capped event and will remain open until sold out!

***All participants must be U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or green card holders, and are required to go through a brief security check upon entering the grounds***

Sept. 14 – 20, 2026

Ohio has been at the forefront of aerospace innovation for generations, from the Wright brothers’ first flight to pioneering advancements in space exploration.

Ohio Space Week celebrates the state’s deep-rooted contributions to the aeronautics and space industries, highlighting the people, institutions, and businesses that continue to shape the future of flight and exploration.

Throughout the week, events will showcase how space technology impacts everything from national security to transportation and scientific discovery. Students, professionals, and space enthusiasts can engage in hands-on activities, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Join us to celebrate Ohio’s aerospace legacy, past, present, and future!

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