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Events

Moon Shadow 5K (Pre-Solar Eclipse)

04/08 2:00PM EDT - 3:10PM EDT

Moon Shadow 5K (Post-Solar Eclipse)

04/08 3:25PM EDT - 4:35PM EDT

Moon Shadow 5K (April 7- Eclipse Eve)

04/07 3:00PM EDT - 4:30PM EDT

Place

1969 Pittsford Mendon Rd.
Mendon, NY US 14506

Description

Come join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on April 8, 2024 in Rochester, NY (Mendon) that promises to be unlike any 5K you've ever run before. The highly-anticipated Solar Eclipse will be directly overhead at 3:20 pm and will last for an astounding 3 minutes and 38 seconds. With between 375,000-500,000 visitors expected to flock to the City of Rochester for this unique event, we are thrilled to offer the Moon Shadow 5K at two different start times.

  • For those who want to experience the Solar Eclipse before the race, we will have a 3:25 pm start time.
  • Alternatively, for those who prefer to run ahead of the eclipse, we will have a 2:00 pm start time.
  • We have also added a Sunday April 7th Moon Shadow 5K that will start at 3pm. Mendon Pub Crawl from 4pm-10pm

All events will take place on the picturesque Lehigh Valley Trail in Mendon, NY, and will have a cap of 350 participants each. We anticipate high demand for these events, so be sure to register today to secure your spot. Additionally, there will be plenty of pre-race and post-race activities for everyone to enjoy. To learn more, please visit Rochester Eclipse 2024.

Please note that although this event falls on a Monday, many schools and businesses will be closed, making it feel like a Sunday. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to join us for a running event that will "eclipse" all other Willow Running events.

All participants will receive a custom Moon Shadow 5K shirt to commemorate this amazing day as well as a custom finisher medal once you cross the finish line. 

Packet Pickup Info

Friday April 5th from 11:00am - 1:00pm @ Medved Running & Walking, 3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Sunday April 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events, 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 
Monday April 8th from 1:00pm 3:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 
 
 
 
 

Race Contact Info

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Sponsors

FINISHER MEDAL

Giveaway Shirt

Custom Viewing Glasses (Free)

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup Info
Friday April 5th from 11:00am - 1:00pm @ Medved Running & Walking, 3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Sunday April 7th from 2:00-3:00pm and also from 4:00pm-6:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events, 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 
Monday April 8th from 1:00pm 3:00pm @ Westminster Wedding & Events 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 

Parking

St. Catherine's Church- 26 Mendon Ionia Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 (150 parking spots reserved for Moon Shadow 5K participants)

HFL-Mendon Youth Baseball Parking Lot- 3865 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 (50+ parking spots available)

 
 
 

Eclipse Eve Pre Run, PPU and Pub Crawl

Sunday April 7 @ Westminster Wedding & Events - 3886 Rush Mendon Rd, Mendon, NY 14506 
 
 

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