Moonlight Glow 5K
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:15 PM EDT
- Location
- Wapakoneta, OH
- 700 S. Wagner Street, 45895
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Light up the night at this unique evening glow run, where every step shines and a special glow-in-the-dark medal awaits.
- Fun
- Quirky
Fun
QuirkyWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- Military & First Responders
Beginner Friendly
Military & First RespondersGreat for: beginners
Experience the inaugural Moonlight Glow 5K, the first event in the 2026 Moon City Challenge. This unique evening race invites runners to light up Veteran's Park in Wapakoneta. Starting at 9:15 p.m., you'll run under the moonlight, earning a special Glow In The Dark medal. Embrace the theme with your glow-in-the-dark t-shirt and personal accessories to illuminate your path from start to finish.
What to expect
- Run a 1-mile course under the moonlight.
- Receive a glow-in-the-dark t-shirt and a special Glow In The Dark medal.
- Be encouraged to wear your own glow accessories for a luminous experience.
Standout details
- Glow In The Dark medal
- Glow-in-the-dark t-shirt
- Evening moonlight run
- Part of Moon City Challenge
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, Jun 20, 9:15 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K Run
Sat, Jun 20, 9:15 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K Virtual Run
Sat, Jun 20, 10:15 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
The first race in the 2026 Moon City Challenge, this new Moonlight Glow 5K run is an evening race at Veteran's Park in Wapakoneta. Starting at 9:15 p.m., runners will run by moonlight to earn their special Glow In The Dark medal, and check off the first run in this year's edition of the Moon City Challenge. Featuring glow-in-the dark t-shirts as swag, runners are encouraged to add glow-in-the-dark necklaces, bracelets, shoelaces -- even deely-boppers to help light their way from the starting gate to the finish line!
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