10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run presented by Bayne's Apple Valley

Join Dig Deep, Bayne’s Apple Valley and Jolt Credit Union at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run!  The Snow moon is a traditional name for the full moon that occurs in February in North America. This event has hearty trail runners embracing the snow and cold air temperatures with a unique race through the dark night with cool LED lights marking the path along with a very festive “aid station”! Participants receive 2 adult beverages courtesy of Bayne’s Apple Valley.
 
Runners embark on one of several race distance options - 5k, 15k or 25k - along a 5k loop of wide trails (not single track) through the woods of City Forest in Midland, Michigan. Those participants completing multiple laps (15k and 25k) will run through a chute located at the venue area alongside the Snow Moon event tent (where the finish line is located). Back by popular demand: Participants in the 5K event may choose to run during daylight hours in an afternoon event prior to the night race kicking off. Those running the daylight 5K will also be able to register for one of the evening events.

A portion of the proceeds from this race will be donated to the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition in their mission to help service members, veterans and their families in the Great Lakes Bay region.

Date:  Saturday, January 31, 2026

Race Start Times:  

5K Daylight Run - 4:30PM
25K Night Run - 6:00PM
15K Night Run - 6:30PM
5K Night Run - 7:00 PM
Location:  Midland City Forest

Address:  2840 E Monroe Rd, Midland, MI 48640

Distances:
5K Run/Walk/Ruck (Day or Night)
15K Run/Ruck
25K Run

Race Registration Prices

• 5K Run/Walk/Ruck - Day or Night (1 Lap) No Shirt - $40
• 5K Run/Walk/Ruck - Day or Night (1 Lap) With Shirt* - $45
• 15K Run/Ruck (3 Laps) No Shirt - $40
• 15K Run/Ruck (3 Laps) With Shirt* - $45
• 25K Run (5 Laps) No Shirt - $45
• 25K Run (5 Laps) With Shirt* - $50

*NOTE: The option to register with a shirt will end on Sunday, January 25th at midnight so that shirt orders may be placed. 

Course Description
The Snow Moon Run will take place in Midland’s City Forest on wide-track cross country ski trails and mountain bike trails.  The course will be marked with small LED lights to assist with trail navigation.  The race is composed of a 5k trail course with runners able to choose a 1 (5k), 3 (15k), or 5 (25k) lap option.  This race has one “aid” station with bonfire manned by enthusiastic volunteers that participants will pass twice on each loop of the course. Sunset is scheduled for approximately 7PM so plan your run later if you wish to run the dark trails!
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Packet Pickup and Late Registration
Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 3:30-6:30PM at Midland City Forest’s Monroe Rd Entrance and site of Snow Moon Trail Run.

ATTENTION: Those wishing to register or transfer between events on race day will be charged a $5 transfer fee to cover administrative and timing chip costs in addition to price difference if transferring to a longer distance event. Online transfers from one event to another prior to race day may incur additional cost depending on fee for event paid versus that of event transferring into. Online transfers end on Thursday, February 6th. After that, all transfers must be completed on-site at packet pickup.

Race Start Times
This year’s race will include the option of running the 5K event during daylight hours. While it is ok to change from the day to night event (or vice-versa), please be sure to let race staff know prior to running your event so you receive the correct race bib and timing chip!

• 5k (1 Lap) Day Event - begins at 4:30PM. Start cutoff time 4:35PM
• 25K (5 Lap) Event - begins at 6:00PM. Start cutoff time 6:05PM
• 15k (2 Lap) Event - begins at 6:30PM. Start cutoff time 6:35PM
• 5k (1 Lap) Night Event - begins at 7:00PM. Start cutoff time 7:05PM

Amenities 
All participants will receive 4” finisher medal, FREE online race photos*, custom race bib, and professional chip timing. 

*Our event photographer is awesome, but there are challenges to taking night time photos of runners approaching with headlamps shining into the camera. He will do his best to capture at least one solid photo of each runner but please understand if for some reason your photo does not turn out.

Cold adult beverages will also be provided! You must be 21 years of age and will need to present a valid drivers license at packet pickup to receive refreshments. Strictly enforced. No drinks will be allowed outside of the enclosed tent area and we ask that all please respect park rules. .

Shirts will be ordered from ATS Printing on Monday, January 26th and inventories will be added to registration. When we are out of a particular size, registrants will either have to register for an available size or opt out of a shirt. All participants will be able to opt out of shirts to save $5 on registration fees. Shirts are Next Level Unisex 6210 and Ladies Cut 6610 CVC soft blend (60% combed ringspun cotton, 40% polyester jersey) in colors Indigo or Heather Gray. Shirt inventory will be limited after the 26th, so please register early to get your’s in the size you want!  [Please note that all merchandise not picked up before close of packet pickup will be forfeit by registrant and will not be refunded. If unable to attend event it is the responsibility of the registrant to have someone pick up their items or to arrange alternate pickup prior to the event.]

Awards
This year’s top overall (first place) male and female winners will receive:

Top 3 Overall Fastest 5k Day Event (1 Lap) Male & Female (gun start – chip finish actual)*
Top 3 Overall Fastest 5k Night Event (1 Lap) Male & Female (gun start – chip finish actual)*
Top 3 Overall Fastest 15k (3 Lap) Male & Female (gun start – chip finish actual)*
Top 3 Overall Fastest 25k (5 Lap) Male & Female (gun start – chip finish actual)*
*All Awards will be determined based on GUN START times.

Parking
There will be limited parking at the Midland City Forest lot on race day. The Eagles of Midland will provide additional parking. Please be aware that there is about .25 miles distance between the Eagles Club and the event site. Please see the participant guide for further parking information.
 

Results
Both actual and adjusted results will be displayed at the event and will be posted at DIGDEEPRACES.COM within 48 hours of race completion.

Volunteers
Interested in volunteering? Events like this can’t be successful without great volunteers! Sign up at the link at the top of this page and we’ll be in touch.

Refund and Transfer Policy
We completely understand that plans change and athletes will sometimes be unable to compete in an event they've signed up for.  We also understand that registering for one of our events is a financial investment in that race. We accept your registration funds with the full intention of putting on the promised event with the listed amenities and we use your registration funds to pay for the necessary items and services needed to host the event. With that in mind, refunds will not be provided for this event unless the event is cancelled for reasons within our control.  The following are examples (but not limited to) of reasons an event might be canceled that are NOT within our control: Dangerous weather; natural disasters; pandemics; acts of terrorism; local emergencies; government mandates; and any situation creating a threat to safety of participants, volunteers, staff or bystanders.

Should an athlete have an injury or other medical issue keeping them from competing in an event they've registered for, we would be happy to transfer their registration to a similar Dig Deep-owned event up to and including the same event the following season.  A doctor's slip may be required as proof of injury or ailment.  Failure to provide proof if requested will result in non-transfer of the event.

Transferring registrations to other runners/athletes is NOT allowed.