Davis Moonlight Run
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Event details
The Davis Moonlight Run takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Davis, California. The race base is at Schilling Robotics, 201 Cousteau Place, Davis, CA 95618. The event offers multiple participation options:
- 10 Mile
- 10K
- 5K
- 2K (approx. 1.25 miles)
- Virtual participant
- Support runner/walker for an adaptive division athlete
Registration opens March 2, 2026. Deal Days run from March 2 to March 13, 2026. The 10 Mile event notes an age eligibility of 14-99. The Support Runner/Walker category is open to ages 16-99 and includes a bib, timing, finisher medal and t-shirt; entrants in that category are not eligible for age group awards.
Logistics and awards
Courses are described as flat and run along city streets and local greenbelts. Aid stations on the routes will offer water and Gatorade. Participants with estimated finishes greater than 45:00 for the 5K, 10K or 10 Mile are encouraged to use a headlamp or flashlight for visibility after dark. Dogs are not permitted except for service animals. Wheelchairs and pushed wheelchairs for disabled athletes are permitted. Free parking is available in adjacent business parks off Cousteau Place.
Entry includes a dri-blend short-sleeved race t-shirt (option to opt out), a finisher medal, and eligibility for age group and special division awards. Post-race offerings include complimentary sno-cones and beer samples for those 21+, plus additional refreshments and live music. The race benefits the nonprofit Cancer Champions.
Awards: top three overall finishers per gender (male, female, nonbinary) for each distance; age group awards are based on net time and overall awards on gun time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
