Harvest Moon Run
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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.
