Harvest Moon Run

OCT
10
2026
The 15th Annual Harvest Moon Run is a night 5K run and walk at Route 66 State Park on October 10, 2026, featuring lit course lighting, participant shirts and headlights for 5K entrants, plus free kids fun runs and charity fundraising.
Sat 10 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Harvest Moon Run

The 15th Annual Harvest Moon Run takes place on October 10, 2026, in Historic Route 66 State Park in Eureka, Missouri. The main event is a night 5K run and walk held on a paved, flat course with pathlighters positioned along the route and a moonlit finish area.

Packet pickup is available the day before at The Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center and on event day at Route 66 State Park. Online registration by October 7 guarantees a long-sleeve t-shirt in the selected size and an Energizer headlight for 5K participants. Additional shirts and headlights are available for donation.

Distances:

  • 5K night run and walk on a paved flat course
  • Mini Moonie Dash (4 and under), free, untimed
  • Moonie 1/2 Mile (ages 5 to 7), free, untimed
  • Moonie Mile (ages 8 to 10), free, untimed

Awards include a custom Harvest Moon Run medal for overall male and female winners and first place medals in nine age categories: 1-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-99. The event notes that Mini Moonie Dash, Moonie 1/2 Mile, and Moonie Mile are untimed fun runs for children.

Proceeds support a local hunger mission benefiting Agape House-Pacific, Eureka Food Pantry, Feed My People-High Ridge, Peace Pantry-Cedar Hill, and the Eureka-Pacific Elks Lodge Backpack Food Program. The Harvest Moon Run is operated by a 100% volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Participants are encouraged to use headlights and reflective clothing for night safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run & Walk
Moonie Mile
Moonie 1/2 Mile
Mini Moonie Dash
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