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Davis Moonlight Run

Sat July 13, 2024 Davis, CA 95618 US Directions

Events

5K Run or Walk

8:00PM PDT - 10:15PM PDT

10K Run or Walk

7:50PM PDT - 10:15PM PDT

10 Mile Run

7:50PM PDT - 10:15PM PDT
Open to ages 14 - 99.

2K Run or Walk

8:00PM PDT - 9:30PM PDT

Support Runner/Walker for an Adaptive Division Athlete

8:00PM PDT - 9:30PM PDT Enter this category ONLY if you will be supporting an athlete with a disability (e.g. visually impaired, limb difference, intellectual/developmental disability, etc) who is participating in an adaptive division.  Entry includes a race bib & timing, a finisher medal and a t-shirt (may opt out of t-shirt); those registering in this category are not eligibile for age group awards.
Open to ages 16 - 99.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://changeofpace.com/event/moo-nlight-race/.

Place

201 Cousteau Place
Davis, CA US 95618

Description

Event Day:

Saturday night, July 13, 2024

Four Events:

  • 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, 2K (approx. 1.25 miles)

Event Details:

Your entry to the Davis Moonlight Run includes the following*:

  • T-shirt included in entry (option to opt-out and save $5)
  • Finisher's medal
  • Age Group awards 
  • Special Division eligibility
  • Post-race music, suds, and snacks
  • Finish under the stars! 

*One complimentary beer to those 21+. Sno cones available for everyone including those who do not consume alcohol or who are designated driver. Additional beers available for donation. 

2024 Start Times


6:30 PM – Race Night Registration Opens
7:50 PM – 10 Mile and 10K Start
8:00 PM – 5K and 2K Start
10:00 PM – Cut Off For Course Support
10:15 PM – Finish Line Breakdown

Note: at this time of the year it gets dark at approximately 8:40 pm.

Packet Pick Up

Bib and T-shirt pick up is held on race night only starting at 6:30pm. Arrive an hour prior to your race start to have sufficient time to pick up, warm up, use restrooms, etc. Remember, hydrate all day so that you are well-hydrated for your run/walk.

Beneficiary: Cancer Champions

A Change of Pace is proud to announce our continued relationship with Cancer Champions as our ongoing charitable partner. Cancer Champions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting cancer survivors through custom fitness, nutrition, and mindset programming tailored to the unique needs of those battling or recovering from cancer treatment. Donations to Cancer Champions enable the organization to provide survivors with expert guidance to complement traditional cancer treatment. A Change of Pace and Cancer Champions both believe in the powerful and proven benefits of exercise, and we are very happy to be able to deepen our relationship in the name of health, fitness, and quality of life.

Location & Parking

All races start and finish at the same location, at Schilling Robotics, 201 Cousteau Place, Davis, CA 95618. Parking (free) is available in the adjacent business parks off Cousteau Place on the east side of Cousteau. 

Course Maps

Scroll to the bottom of this page to view course maps. Aid stations along the routes (denoted by a W on the map) will offer water and Gatorade. Please carry fluids with you if you are accustomed to drinking them more frequently during your training.

Post-Race

After the event, each participant will be invited to enjoy one complimentary beer (ages 21+, please bring ID if you appear under age 30), a sno-cone, plus light refreshments and Zico Coconut Water. Pizza will be for sale by the slice; cash, card and venmo accepted. Live music will round out the evening.

Overall and Age Group Divisions and Awards:

Awards will be presented to the top three overall finishers per gender (male, female, nonbinary) for each the 2K, 5K, 10K, and Ten Mile.  No overall or age group awards for participants who decline to give a gender or age. Overall awards for all distances are based on gun time. Age group awards will be based on net time.  Gun time is the elapsed time from the sound of the horn to when a participant crosses the finish line. Net time is the elapsed time from when the participant crossed the start line timing mats to when they cross the finish line.

  • Age Groups for the 5K and 10K are: 9 and Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, […], 75-79, 80-84, 85+. Note: will extend to 85-89, 90+ if participants in these categories.
  • Age Groups for the Ten Mile are: 15 and Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
  • Age Groups for the 2K are: 6 and Under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Special Divisions (5K, 10K, 10 Mile)

- Cancer Survivor
- Davis Resident
- Woodland Resident
- Sacramento Resident
- College Student 
  • Any 2 or 4 year undergraduate, graduate, professional, or technical degree school/program is considered eligible
  • Open to those who are currently enrolled in a program (e.g. summer school) or who will be enrolled in a program for Fall 2024
- Adaptive Division for Athletes With Disabilities
  • The Davis Moo-nlight Races encourages participation in the event by athletes with disabilities.
  • Athletes with a disability may choose to enter this division. Examples of disabilities include: Wheelchair, Visually Impaired, Limb Difference, Duo Team, Intellectual Disability, and Other.  
  • A Duo Team is comprised of an able-bodied runner or walker pushing a non-ambulatory person in a customized racing wheelchair. The non-ambulatory person should enter the Duo Team division, while the person pushing the customized chair should not enter a special division.
  • We will recognize the top 3 athletes in the adaptive division, by gender, with a special prize. 
Notes:
  • It is not possible to enter more than one special division. If you are eligible for more than one division, you will need to pick one.
  • Awards are not mailed. Check race results before you leave the event. Scan the QR code on your race bib with your phone or use one of the available chromebooks to check results. 

Course Maps

Click the PDF Icon below the course map graphics to view a high-res version of each route. 

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

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