How to register:

All registration is handled online here: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Davis/DavisMoonlightRun. Registration opens February 2023.

Donation Incentive: Registrants who donate $150 or more to Cancer Champions during the registration process will receive their 2K, 5K, or 10K entry for free.

Entry Includes

All 2K, 5K, 10K and 10 Mile entries include a short sleeve t-shirt and a finisher medal. Kids Fun Run entries include a short sleeve t-shirt. You can opt-out of the shirt and save $5. If you would like to add on a metal finisher medal for your Kids Fun Run entry (same one as the 2K, 5K, etc receive), the fee is $5. Deadline of June 15.

Shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed for those registering after July 3 and will be available while supplies last.

Packet Pick Up:

Packet Pick Up for the 2023 Moonlight Run will be on event day only, Saturday July 15th.   Registration will open at 6pm.

Time Limits:

The Ten Mile has a time limit of 2.5 hours (10pm) for course support; pace of 15:00/mile. The finish line will be open until 10:30 PM. There is no time limit for the 2K or 5K. The time limit for the 10K is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Minimum Age:

The minimum age to participate in the 10 Mile is 14 years old on race day. This may be waived on a case by case basis by e-mailing us here. There is no minimum age for the 5K or 10K as we will leave that to parents discretion.

Refund/Cancellation & Entry Rules:

All entries are non-refundable and are not transferable to another event. No cash refunds under any circumstances. No refunds of the “difference” if you drop down a division, for example from Ten Mile to 5K/10K. The “difference” may not be applied to other runners’ entries to this event or to other events we host.  If you wish to transfer your entry to a friend or family member in the case that you become injured or cannot otherwise attend, you may do so on or before 5:00 PM on July 11, 2023 using the participant self-management option. If you are unable to process the transfer on your runsignup account, please e-mail us (see below) no later than July 11. No exceptions after these deadlines. There is no fee to directly transfer to a friend/family member but your request must be handled online by the deadline. If an athlete is transferring 5K entry to a runner who wishes to participate in a more expensive event (such as the half marathon), the new entrant will need to pay the current price difference. No phone, fax or  in person requests for entry transfers.  All race communication is done via e-mail so please include an email that you check on your entry. Emails are not sold or traded.

Questions? please e-mail us here.

Event Details

When/Where:

• Saturday night, July 15, 2023
• Location: Held in Davis, CA at 201 Cousteau Avenue, Davis, CA 95618

Times:

• 6:00 PM: Race Night registration and bib pick up opens
• 7:30 PM: 10 Mile
• 7:45 PM: Kids Half Mile Start
• 8:00 PM: 5K & 10K Start
• 8:10 PM: 2K Start
• 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Post Race Party
• 10:00 PM: Course Cut Off Time for course support
• 10:30 PM: Finish line closes

All Entries Include:

• T-shirt
• Unique  Finisher Medal for 2K, 5K, 10K and 10 Mile Finishers
• Chip timing and eligibility for age group awards (kids fun run is untimed)
• Post-race party including beer, snacks and music

Age Groups and Awards

• Participants in the 2K, 5K, 10K, and Ten Mile will be timed. The kids race is for fun, is not timed, and no placement awards will be given.
• Awards will be presented to the top three overall finishers per gender for each the 2K, 5K, 10K, and Ten Mile.
• Overall awards for all distances are based on gun time. Age group awards will be based on net time.
• 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, 20-24, 25-29, […], 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
• 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+.
• Awards will be available for pick up on race night. Unclaimed awards are not mailed.

Special Divisions & Special Division Awards

Dog Division

• The Dog Division is available for the 2K, 5K, 10K, or 10 Mile.
• Dogs must not start at the front. Net (chip) time will be used for all rankings.
• We will award the top three dogs to finish per division with a prize.
• This category is for people who are running or walking with one or more dogs.
• Please be sure that you have listed your dog(s) names in the above question if you are entering this category.
• Please be sure to let us know if you enter this division but do not end up participating with a dog so we can remove you from the category.

Stroller Division

• The Stroller / Baby Jogger Division is available for the 2K, 5K, 10K, or 10 Mile.
• Two (or more) parents/guardians/caregivers walking/running with one stroller: only one person should enter the stroller division.
• Strollers must NOT start at the front. Net (chip) time will be used for all rankings. We do not want to encourage excessive weaving or passing. This category is for fun.
• We will award the top three strollers, per gender (of the person pushing the stroller) to finish per division with a prize.
• This category is for people who are running or walking with a stroller, baby jogger, with a young child in it. Those pushing an adapted wheelchair for an athlete with a disability should enter Duo Team below.
• Please be sure to let us know if you enter this division but do not end up participating with a stroller so we can remove you from the category.

Adaptive Divisions 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 each adaptive division, by gender, with a special prize.

Notes:

• It is not possible to enter more than one special division.
• Service dogs are welcome to be entered in the dog division.
• Please note: The 10 Mile and 10K have a short portion of the race course on decomposed granite/gravel (John Barovetto Park).
• Please do not bring dogs to the event that may have difficulty behaving in large crowds or around other dogs; who may become aggressive, jump, etc.
• We also suggest you bring a portable water bowl for your pup for them to drink from and, of course, baggies to clean up after him/her.
• All dogs and strollers must start towards the back at the start line.
• Those entering the Support Runner/Walker division are not eligible for overall/age group awards; however support runners/walkers who register with a standard entry are eligible for age group awards.

Headlamps and Reflective Gear:

Headlamps (or flashlights) are strongly recommended for ALL Ten Mile participants as well as 10K participants with an estimated finish time greater than 40:00. Sunset is at 8:30 p.m. with twilight concluding approximately 8:45 pm. We also encourage reflective gear.  Ten Mile participants are also encourage to carry water with them.

Headphones:

We discourage, but do not disallow, the use of headphones/music on the route. Please be smart and keep the volume low, or use one earbud only, during the race. This allows you to hear oncoming athletes, lead bikes warnings (who may be approaching from behind), cyclists, emergency vehicles, direction from volunteers or Police and other noises around you that help keep you safe and traveling along the correct race course.

Race Communication:

Upon registering for the event, you will automatically be e-mailed a confirmation e-mail indication that the registration was successful. We suggest checking junk or “update” folders (gmail) if you do not appear to receive it within fifteen minutes. Any subsequent communication will be done by email, therefore we suggest registering with an email address that you check frequently.  Occasional updates will be posted on our Davis Moonlight Run Facebook page as well as on the A Change of Pace Facebook page. Please consider this website your primary source of race information.

Contact Us:

If you have a question regarding your race entry, please e-mail us here.

So you’re interested in volunteering? Great! We are still looking for volunteers to help with the following:

• Race night registration
• Course Monitor (Direct athletes on course)
• Post-Race Refreshments, Race Awards
• Finish Line (Medals and Water Distribution)
• All shifts will be done prior to 10:30 pm except for Clean Up
• Free parking is available near the start/finish area

VIEW A COPY OF THE VOLUNTEER CONFIRMATION EMAIL HERE. Sent 7/8/22 to registered volunteers.

You can volunteer by yourself or with a group. Course Monitors must be at least 16 years old or starting 11th grade this Fall.

SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER 

Race night registration volunteers: will have the option to receive a complimentary race entry to the race (you will finish your volunteer shift just before the race start) or any remaining ACoP race this year (see below for choices).

All other race day volunteers will be offered a complimentary entry to any remaining 2022 A Change of Pace race:

• Davis Labor Day 5K/10K (Mon., Sept. 5)
• Rocktobrewfest 5K/5 Mile (Davis, Sat night 10/16)
• Davis Turkey Trot 2 Mile, 5K, 10K (Sat. Nov. 19).

Questions? please e-mail us here.

Age Groups and Awards

• Participants in the 2K, 5K, 10K, and Ten Mile will be timed.  A disposable timing chip will be affixed to the back of your race bib. Please do not remove or alter it.
• The kids race is for fun, is not timed, and no placement awards will be given.
• 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, 20-24, 25-29, […], 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
• 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+.
• Awards will be available for pick up on race night. Unclaimed awards are not mailed.

Special Divisions Awards:

Dog Division

• The Dog Division is available for the 2K, 5K, 10K, or 10 Mile.
• Dogs must not start at the front. Net (chip) time will be used for all rankings.
• We will award the top three dogs to finish per division with a prize.
• This category is for people who are running or walking with one or more dogs.
• Please be sure that you have listed your dog(s) names in the above question if you are entering this category.
• Please be sure to let us know if you enter this division but do not end up participating with a dog so we can remove you from the category.

Stroller Division

• The Stroller / Baby Jogger Division is available for the 2K, 5K, 10K, or 10 Mile.
• Two (or more) parents/guardians/caregivers walking/running with one stroller: only one person should enter the stroller division.
• Strollers must NOT start at the front. Net (chip) time will be used for all rankings. We do not want to encourage excessive weaving or passing. This category is for fun.
• We will award the top three strollers, per gender (of the person pushing the stroller) to finish per division with a prize.
• This category is for people who are running or walking with a stroller, baby jogger, with a young child in it. Those pushing an adapted wheelchair for an athlete with a disability should enter Duo Team below.
• Please be sure to let us know if you enter this division but do not end up participating with a stroller so we can remove you from the category.

Adaptive Divisions 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 each adaptive division, by gender, with a special prize.

Notes:

• It is not possible to enter more than one special division.
• Service dogs are welcome to be entered in the dog division.
• Please note: The 10 Mile and 10K have a short portion of the race course on decomposed granite/gravel (John Barovetto Park).
• Please do not bring dogs to the event that may have difficulty behaving in large crowds or around other dogs; who may become aggressive, jump, etc.
• We also suggest you bring a portable water bowl for your pup for them to drink from and, of course, baggies to clean up after him/her.
• All dogs and strollers must start towards the back at the start line.
• Those entering the Support Runner/Walker division are not eligible for overall/age group awards; however support runners/walkers who register with a standard entry are eligible for age group awards.

Download a PDF File of the course maps:

• 2K
• 5K & 10K
• Ten Mile
• Kids Run

Notes and rules:

• Start times are: 7:30 pm (Ten Mile), 7:45 pm (Kid’s Half Mile), 8:00 pm (5K/10K), 8:10 pm (2K). Due to the nature of these routes, early starts are not available.
• Kids:
  • Kids wishing to run both the half mile and the 2K should register for the 2K only. Kids wishing to run the half mile and the 5K should register for the 5K only.
  • The Kids Run is for ages 12 and Under and is a half mile. Parents are welcome to run alongside their child(ren) and do not need to be registered to do so.
  • The minimum age to run the Ten Mile is 14.
• Cut off time: There is a cut off time of 2 hours and 30 minutes for the course support for the Ten Mile. The finish line will remain open until 3 hours (10:30 pm).
• Dogs: All dogs must be on a non retractable leash and humans must clean up after them. Dogs which will be on the course later than 8:45 pm should also have a reflective or lit collar and/or leash. Please do not bring dogs that have a difficult time in crowds, being around a lot of other dogs, or who are not trained for the distance you will be completing. Please keep in mind that air temperatures can vary widely in July and one should be mindful of the temperature the asphalt and cement will be for your pups paws.
• Fluids: We encourage ten milers to carry water/fluid replacement as well as carbs or nutrition if they are part of your training regimen. Water stations on the course will offer water and Superieur Electrolytes only.
• Headlamps: Ten Mile runners with an estimated finish beyond 1 hour and 15 minutes, as well as 10K runners with an estimated finish time greater than 45 minutes, are strongly encouraged to wear a headlamp. There are portions of the course which will be unlit by street lights. Reflective clothing is also suggested.  If you do not have a running headlamp or flashlight, we suggest visiting your local Fleet Feet for guidance on which headlamps are best for running.
• Disallowed devices: Bikes, scooters, rollerblades and sports balls (soccer balls etc) are not allowed on the course.
• Strollers (for humans or for dogs) are permitted in all divisions, however we ask that you start towards the back. Wagons (for humans or dogs) are allowed in the 2K only.
• Wheelchairs are allowed in all divisions.
• Awards for the 2K, 5K, 10K, and Ten Mile will be presented to the top male, female, and nonbinary finishers as well as to the top three finisher in each age group (broken down by age and gender).

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Address to use for mapping purposes: 201 Cousteau Place, Davis CA 95618.

Park in the area outlined by blue. The Start/Finish for 2019 is denoted by the red star.

For some past participants in this event, it is likely the same area you parked in from the old venue.

• 2022 Results
• 2019 Results
• 2018 Results
• 2017 Results
• 2016 Results
• 2015 Results
• 2014 Results
• 2013 Results

2012 RESULTS:

• 5K Overall
• 5K Divisional
• 10K Overall
• 10K Divisional
• Half Marathon Overall
• Half Marathon Divisional

Before and after the participants take to the course, the Davis Moo-nlight Run includes a vendor expo. This is an opportunity to showcase your products and services to a health-oriented, active demographic and a perfect chance for one-on-one interaction with potential customers, to perform sampling or demonstrations of your product and spread the message behind your company or organization’s products/services.

Vendor booths are $100.00, or $130.00 if table and chairs are needed. Tents are strongly encouraged for protection from the sun. Electricity is not included, however, if you require electricity for your booth, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your needs if we are able. We offer a 50% off rate for nonprofits.

Set up is at 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.; all vehicles must be out of the expo area prior to 5:45 p.m. There is vendor parking available nearby. The event will conclude at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Companies are also invited to sponsor a company team. More info on this and other business opportunities is available here.

To sign up for a booth, please click here.

Questions? Send us an email.

Below you will find a PDF of e-mails sent to registered participants. If you did not receive a specific email but were registered, we suggest checking the ‘updates’ or ‘promotions’ folder on your email account.

• ‘2022 Davis Moonlight Run: Please confirm your entry details‘ – sent 3/23/22
• Moonlight Run Medal Preview, Racing Tips, & Cutoff Date Reminder – 6/15/22
• Final Participant Confirmation Email – 7-8-22
• Email to Ten Mile Entrants – 11:15 am, 7-9-22